The Ministry of Ecology of the Moscow region named the timing of tick activity in the region.

The ticks will remain active in the forests near Moscow until November. This was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Ecology and Nature Management of the Moscow Region on Thursday, August 21.

"Forests, fields, parks and gardens near Moscow remain a risk zone for ticks carrying dangerous diseases such as tick—borne encephalitis and borreliosis. Their activity persists until November, and their favorite habitats are moist and shady areas," the Moscow City News Agency quoted Vitaly Mosin, Minister of Ecology and Nature Management of the Moscow region.

The department called on residents of the region to wear closed clothes, use repellents, and also examine themselves and pets after a walk.

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On August 19, Natalia Otdelnova, director of the scientific and practical center for Integrative medicine, told us by what symptoms it is possible to understand that an infection occurred after a tick bite, RT reports.

The specialist explained how Lyme disease, transmitted through ticks, manifests itself. According to her, after being bitten by this insect, a person may develop a rash, dizziness, headaches and general malaise. In severe cases, the disease leads to brain inflammation and even hospitalization in intensive care.

On August 14, specialists from the Scientific and Practical Center for Integrative Medicine rescued a 38-year-old patient with Lyme disease who went to a medical facility complaining of sudden dizziness. 360.ru .

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