Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. It's usually easier to treat if it's diagnosed early. A circular or oval shape rash around a tick bite can be an early symptom of Lyme disease in some people.

Information on tick bites, including how to prevent tick bites and how to remove ticks. What is a tick? Ticks are small, spider-like creatures. They feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans. Ticks vary in size and are usually between 1mm to …

2022年5月20日 · You should contact your GP or dial NHS 111 promptly if you feel unwell with any of the symptoms described above after being bitten by a tick or after spending time in areas where ticks may...

2024年3月21日 · If you become unwell (for example with a spreading circular rash, flu-like symptoms, nerve pain or a droop on one or both sides of the face) within a few weeks of being bitten by a tick, contact...

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. It’s also known as Lyme borreliosis. Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures found in woodland and moorland areas, grassy places, parks and gardens.

2025年3月6日 · UKHSA ’s ‘Tick Awareness Toolkit’ aims to facilitate the implementation of locally-driven tick awareness initiatives. It contains information on ticks and Lyme disease risk and...

Ticks are small spider-like creatures that attach themselves to the skin. A rash that looks like a bullseye is a symptom of Lyme disease caused by a tick bite. Horsefly bites are large, painful and may bleed. They often become infected. Midge bites are usually small and raised in groups.

2022年5月27日 · Find out more about your tick bite symptoms, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help.

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection spread by tick bites. Ticks infected with the virus are found in parts of Europe (including the UK) and Asia. In the UK, the risk of getting TBE is very low.

Ticks are small insect-like creatures, about the size of a pinhead. Ticks feed by biting the skin and sucking blood from animals such as dogs, cats, sheep, deer, mice and sometimes humans. What are the complications of being bitten by a tick? Many insect bites cause a small red blotchy 'allergic' rash to appear soon after the skin is bitten.