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Pediatric Case Report and Overview of Autochthonous Tick-Borne Encephalitis, Belgium

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Prevalence of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is increasing in much of Europe. In May 2024, an autochthonous pediatric case of TBE was diagnosed in a 6-year-old girl in Belgium. Clinicians should recognize the symptoms and signs of TBE infections and consider this disease in patients with unexplained neurologic symptoms, regardless of travel history.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3109.250093

Authors: Justine De Langhe, Jo Sourbron, Robbe Van Herreweghe, Marjan van Esbroeck, Koen Vercauteren, Tessa de Block, Jasmine Coppens, Daan Jansen, Dorien Van den Bossche, Veerle Staelens, Sarah De Schryver, Jos Van Acker

Language: English

Topic: Vector-borne infectious diseases

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413636549

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