Tick-borne encephalitis
It's estimated that more than one in every 10 people with tick-borne encephalitis will develop long-termor permanent complications as a result of the infection.
Complicationsthat can occur include:
If you do develop these problems, a number of different specialists may be involved in your care while you recover in hospital and when you return home. These may include:
Before you're discharged from hospital, your health and social care needs will be fully assessed and an individual care plan drawn up to meet those needs.
If you're the primary carer of someone recovering from TBE, such as their spouse or parent, you should be invited todiscussions about their care plan. Your own circumstances and requirements should also be taken into account.
You should be given information about the support services available in your local community. You'll also finduseful information and advice about caring for someone in the care and support section.
Caring for someone with emotional and behavioural problems can be stressful, so it's important you don't neglect your own mental and physical wellbeing. See carers' breaks and respite care for more information and advice.
Find out about tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), a viral infection spread to humans by the bite of a small spider-like parasite called a tick.
Read about the symptoms of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE). The initial symptoms are flu-like. Second phase symptoms are much more serious as they affect the central nervous system.
Read about the possible complications of tick-borne encephalitis, which can include memory problems, personality and behavioural problems, speech problems and seizures.
Find out how to reduce your risk of developing tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) by getting vaccinated and taking precautions to avoid tick bites when in high risk areas.