Over 2900 individuals in Baikal have suffered tick bites
In the vast expanse of Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, the spread of tick-borne diseases such as tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), borreliosis, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis has been a topic of concern, particularly during the recent epidemiological season. However, detailed statistics about the exact number of cases reported among children in the region are not readily available in the public search results.
While various sources discuss the risks associated with these diseases in endemic regions and highlight them as significant problems in East Siberia, they do not provide quantitative data or regional breakdowns specific to Zabaykalsky Krai or by age group.
Recent reports from the Zabaykalsky Krai branch of Rospotrebnadzor, however, shed some light on the situation. Since the beginning of the epidemiological season, specialists have examined a total of 2830 ticks. As of August 8, a total of 2927 cases of tick bites have been recorded in the region.
Among these cases, 25 people, including three children, have been diagnosed with TBE. This represents a relatively low percentage of the total tick bites, but it underscores the potential risks posed by these diseases.
In addition, the examination of ticks has revealed that 1.4% were infected with the TBE virus, 4.2% with human monocytic ehrlichiosis, and a concerning 20.3% with the causative agent of tick-borne borreliosis. Ixodes tick-borne borreliosis has been identified in 46 residents of the region, with seven of them being minors.
To combat these diseases, vaccination efforts have been underway. As of the beginning of August, 39,804 residents of the region have been vaccinated against TBE. Notably, 13,801 of these vaccinated individuals are children.
While the exact number of reported cases among children in Zabaykalsky Krai during the recent season remains unclear from publicly accessible data, these figures underscore the importance of vigilance and preventative measures. For more precise figures, regional health department reports or epidemiological bulletins from Russian health authorities would be necessary.
