Do all ticks carry diseases?
A.7 – No. Not all ticks carry disease. Many will carry some type of infective organism but they may not necessarily cause illness. However, it is good practice to assume that infective ticks are present and to use simple defensive measures to prevent being bitten. See our Top Ten Tips for defence. In addition to Borreliosis / Lyme disease, ticks can carry a number of infections concurrently. See our “Diseases” section for comprehensive information on tick-borne diseases that are present in the UK.
