What types of diseases do ticks carry?
Ticks may transmit a number of infections in both humans and animals. If left untreated, many of these infections can result in death or severe and debilitating afflictions. Early recognition of infection is important – so don’t hesitate to consult your veterinarian or doctor if symptoms occur (e.g. persistent red spot, fever, tiredness) Quick summary of diseases carried by ticks: In people: rickettsiosis, Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis, tick-fever… For more information about these diseases, please consult your doctor, or visit specialized sites (see links) In animals: babesiosis (or piroplasmosis), ehrlichiosis and Lyme disease in the dog, babesiosis in the horse, haemobartonellosis in the cat, babesiosis and ehrlichiosis in cattle.
