What are the reasons for the increase in Lyme disease cases in the Czech Republic?

The increase is due to rising temperatures leading to increased tick activity, higher infection risk in urban green spaces compared to forests, and global warming extending the tick activity period.

How can one prevent tick bites?

It is recommended to wear long pants when going out, avoid sitting directly on grass, use chemically manufactured insect repellent, and check clothes for ticks and wash them after returning home.

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Czech Republic Reports Over 1300 Lyme Disease Cases in Q1; Experts Urge Wearing Long Pants, Avoiding Grass

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Data from the Czech National Institute of Public Health shows over 1300 Lyme disease cases in the first quarter of this year, with urban green spaces having a three times higher infection risk than forests. Expert Kateřina Kybicová noted that ticks often lurk in fallen leaves in city parks, with 25% to 30% carrying Lyme disease pathogens. The Czech Republic has long been a high-incidence country for tick-borne diseases, and global warming has extended the tick activity period. Experts emphasize the importance of preventing tick bites, recommending wearing long pants, avoiding sitting on grass, using insect repellent, and checking clothes after returning home.

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Q: What are the reasons for the increase in Lyme disease cases in the Czech Republic?: A: The increase is due to rising temperatures leading to increased tick activity, higher infection risk in urban green spaces compared to forests, and global warming extending the tick activity period.
Q: How can one prevent tick bites?: A: It is recommended to wear long pants when going out, avoid sitting directly on grass, use chemically manufactured insect repellent, and check clothes for ticks and wash them after returning home.