More ticks expected due to mild temperatures. TBE is the abbreviation for tick-borne encephalitis - a viral infection that is primarily transmitted to humans by ticks.
Since ticks are now active all year round, infection is possible all year year round. In areas where there are particularly many ticks, doctors recommend a TBE vaccination. In addition to TBE, ticks can also transmit Lyme disease. This bacterial infection is treated with antibiotics. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor.