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Tick-borne meningoencephalitis |
Classification and external resources |
Infected countries/areas in Eurasia
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ICD-10 |
A84 |
ICD-9 |
063 |
DiseasesDB |
29274 |
MeSH |
D004675 |
Symptoms of TBE-infection
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infectious disease involving the central nervous system. The disease most often manifests as meningitis, encephalitis, or meningoencephalitis. Although TBE is most commonly recognized as a neurological disorder, mild fever can also occur. Long-lasting or permanent neuropsychiatric sequelae are observed in 10-20% of infected patients.
The number of reported cases has been increasing in most countries.[1]
The tick-borne encephalitis virus is known to infect a range of hosts including ruminants, birds, rodents, carnivores, horses and humans. The disease can also be zoonotic, with ruminants and dogs providing the principal source of infection for humans.[2]
Contents
- 1 Presentation
- 2 Transmission
- 3 Etiology
- 4 Diagnosis
- 5 Treatment and Prevention
- 6 References
- 7 External links
Presentation
The virus can infect the brain (encephalitis), the meninges (meningitis) or both (meningoencephalitis).[3] In general, mortality is 1% to 2%, with deaths occurring 5 to 7 days after the onset of neurologic signs.
In dogs, the disease also manifests as a neurological disorder with signs varying from tremors to seizures and death.[2]
In ruminants, neurological disease is also present, and animals may refuse to eat, appear lethargic, and also develop respiratory signs.[2]
Transmission
Sheep ticks (
Ixodes ricinus) such as this engorged female transmit the disease
It is transmitted by the bite of several species of infected ticks, including Ixodes scapularis, Ixodes ricinus and Ixodes persulcatus,[4] or (rarely) through the non-pasteurized milk of infected cows.
[5]
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2014/chapter-3-infectious-diseases-related-to-travel/tickborne-encephalitis
Etiology
TBE is caused by tick-borne encephalitis virus, a member of the genus Flavivirus in the family Flaviviridae. It was first isolated in 1937. Three virus sub-types are described: European or Western tick-borne encephalitis virus, Siberian tick-borne encephalitis virus, and Far-Eastern tick-borne encephalitis virus (formerly known as Russian spring summer encephalitis virus).
Russia and Europe report about 5,000-7,000 human cases annually.[1][6]
The former Soviet Union conducted research on tick borne diseases, including the TBE viruses.
Diagnosis
The TBE virus may be present in a seronegative strain or subtype. In such cases a marker for TBE infection is elevated IFN-g in CSF.[citation needed]
Viral antigen can usually be found in brain tissue. Serological testing can also be performed with an ELISA.[2]
Treatment and Prevention
A sign in Lithuanian forest, warning about a high probability to be infected by Tick-borne encephalitis
The disease is incurable once manifested, so there is no specific drug therapy for TBE. Symptomatic brain damage requires hospitalization and supportive care based on syndrome severity. Anti-inflammatory drugs, such as corticosteroids, may be considered under specific circumstances for symptomatic relief. Tracheal intubation and respiratory support may be necessary, but infection can be reliably prevented by vaccination.
Prevention includes non-specific (tick-bite prevention, tick checks) and specific prophylaxis in the form of a vaccine. TBE immunoglobulin is no longer used. Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine is very effective and available in many disease endemic areas and in travel clinics.[7]
References
- ^ a b Suss J (June 2008). "Tick-borne encephalitis in Europe and beyond--the epidemiological situation as of 2007". Euro Surveill. 13 (26). PMID 18761916.
- ^ a b c d Tickborne Encephalitis Virus reviewed and published by WikiVet, accessed 12 October 2011.
- ^ Kaiser R (September 2008). "Tick-borne encephalitis". Infect. Dis. Clin. North Am. 22 (3): 561–75, x. doi:10.1016/j.idc.2008.03.013. PMID 18755391.
- ^ Dumpis U, Crook D, Oksi J (April 1999). "Tick-borne encephalitis". Clin. Infect. Dis. 28 (4): 882–90. doi:10.1086/515195. PMID 10825054.
- ^ CDC Yellow Book, accessed 5 October 2013.
- ^ Salisbury, Dr David; Noakes, Dr Karen (2006). Immunisation against infectious disease (Third ed.). TSO (The Stationery Office - UK Department Of Health). pp. 385–390. ISBN 978-0-11-322528-6
- ^ Demicheli V, Debalini MG, Rivetti A (2009). "Vaccines for preventing tick-borne encephalitis". In Demicheli, Vittorio. Cochrane Database Syst Rev (1): CD000977. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD000977.pub2. PMID 19160184.
External links
- The Encephalitis Society
- Tickborne encephalitis at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Infectious diseases – Viral systemic diseases (A80–B34, 042–079)
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Encephalitis/
meningitis |
- DNA virus
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- Severe acute respiratory syndrome
- V: Orthomyxoviridae: Influenzavirus A/B/C
- Influenza/Avian influenza
- V, Paramyxovirus: Human parainfluenza viruses
- RSV
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Digestive system |
Oropharynx/Esophagus |
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Gastroenteritis/
diarrhea |
- DNA virus
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Zoonotic viral diseases (A80–B34, 042–079)
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Arthropod-borne |
Mosquito-borne |
Bunyaviridae |
- Arbovirus encephalitides: La Crosse encephalitis
- California encephalitis
- Viral hemorrhagic fevers: Rift Valley fever
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Flaviviridae |
- Arbovirus encephalitides: Japanese encephalitis
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- Chikungunya
- O'Nyong-nyong fever
- Ross River fever
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Reoviridae |
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Tick-borne |
Bunyaviridae |
- Viral hemorrhagic fevers: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
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Flaviviridae |
- Arbovirus encephalitides: Tick-borne encephalitis
- Powassan encephalitis
- Viral hemorrhagic fevers: Omsk hemorrhagic fever
- Kyasanur forest disease
- Langat virus (LGTV)
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Reoviridae |
- Colorado tick fever
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Mammal-borne |
Rodent-borne |
Arenaviridae |
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Zoonosis: Tick-borne diseases and mite-borne diseases
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Bacterial infection
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Rickettsiales
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- Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- Ehrlichiosis (Human granulocytic, Human monocytic)
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Spirochaete
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Viral infection |
- Colorado tick fever
- Tick-borne encephalitis
- Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
- Omsk hemorrhagic fever
- Kyasanur forest disease
- Powassan encephalitis
- Heartland virus
- Kemerovo tickborne viral fever
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Protozoan infection |
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Neurotoxin |
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General |
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Vectors |
Ticks
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- Ixodes: Ixodes scapularis
- Ixodes cornuatus
- Ixodes holocyclus
- Ixodes pacificus
- Ixodes ricinus
- Dermacentor: Dermacentor variabilis
- Dermacentor andersoni
- Amblyomma: Amblyomma americanum
- Amblyomma cajennense
- Amblyomma triguttatum
- Ornithodoros: Ornithodoros moubata
- Ornithodoros hermsi
- Ornithodoros gurneyi
- other: Rhipicephalus sanguineus
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Mites
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- Leptotrombidium deliense
- Liponyssoides sanguineus
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