Cases of bitten by ticks are increasing, told BNR prof. Todor Kantardzhiev - Health Advisor of Sofia Municipality.

"It's important to do three things. First of all, not to transmit many diseases. Secondly, remove the tick immediately. Thirdly, immediately make a single dose of antibiotic to reduce the possibility of developing the infection."

According to him, there is no increase in Lyme disease - 30 cases since the beginning of the year, 5 cases of Marseilles fever. This trend should be maintained, he was adamant in an interview for the show "Before All".

How to remove a tick safely?

As the most important for this prof. Kantardzhiev pointed out that one should not go to the lawns. Children should not be allowed to play in the grass, and if they played there, then they should be immediately checked, he stressed.

When the tick is removed, iodine should not be used, the expert noted. This is because a few days after a bite, the site should be observed - redness, swelling or any other reaction should not occur.

An injection of tetanus is also not necessary, as is recommended in some hospitals, Prof. Stattev said. Todor Kantardzhiev.

"Winter viruses have ruined us this year with repetitions. These infections continue and will continue until the weather improves," he said. According to him, as the weather warms, gastrointestinal infections will begin.

Hepatitis cases increase in late spring, said prof. Kantardzhiev. As a prevention, he again recommended good hand hygiene and communications.

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