Expert Warns of Higher Tick-Borne Encephalitis Risk in Towns

An expert highlights that the risk of tick-borne encephalitis may be greater in urban areas than in forests, challenging the common perception that ticks are primarily a rural problem in Estonia.

9 Jun, 07:19 — 9 Jun, 07:19

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Expert: Tick-borne encephalitis risk may be higher in towns than forests

While the scourge of ticks is often associated with summer in Estonia's countryside, the towns aren't tick-free either and may even pose greater risk, one expert said.

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