Lyme disease in Poland. Where are the most cases? [INFOGRAPHICS]
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Lyme disease is the most famous disease that can be infected by ticks. There are more and more cases of this disease in our country from year to year. What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? In which regions of Poland is it easiest to get infected? Find out more in our infographic.

Lyme disease in Poland

Every year, about 20 thousand. patients with Lyme disease, a tick-borne disease. However, this does not mean that every tick can be a potential threat. The data shows that in Poland about 30 percent. ticks are carriers of the bacteria that cause this disease.

The longer the tick stays in the skin, the greater the risk of getting sick. That is why it is so important to watch the whole body carefully after each trip to the forest, meadow or park. Only quick action will reduce the chances that the tick will infect us with Lyme spirochetes.

Many people still mistakenly believe that the only symptom of Lyme disease is the appearance of the so-called wandering erythema. It’s a myth! Infected people do not always have this symptom.

What are the other symptoms of Lyme disease? In which voivodships were the most cases of the disease recorded? Be sure to check out our infographic below:

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