The first case of ehrlichiosis was registered in the Krasnoyarsk Territory

In the Krasnoyarsk Territory, the first case of ehrlichiosis after a tick bite was registered in 2026. A 15-year-old boy became infected.

According to the KrasnoyarskMedia news agency, last weekend a schoolboy discovered a pest that had stuck to the skin in the area of the ribs. The diagnosis of ehrlichiosis was confirmed in the laboratory.

Rospotrebnadzor noted that the activity of ticks has decreased, but the situation in the region remains tense. During the week, more than 1.1 thousand people, including 190 children, suffered from bites. In total, more than 13.4 thousand people have been affected since the beginning of the season.

In total, about 337 thousand people have been affected in Russia since the beginning of the season.