More than 1500 Volgograd residents suffered from tick bites in 2026

The danger of these diseases is explained not only by the severity of the course and the risk of death, but also by the tendency to chronicity, as well as expensive treatment - all this gives the problem serious socio-economic significance.

During the tick activity season, the Department’s specialists continuously monitored the situation: they recorded complaints from victims, studied the infection of parasites and monitored the progress of preventive work.

Over the epidemic season, more than 1,500 people applied to medical institutions with complaints of tick bites - this figure remained within the average long-term values. Laboratory confirmed 6 cases of tick-borne borreliosis (Lyme disease) and 3 cases of Crimean hemorrhagic fever. The proportion of ticks infected with the causative agents of these infections also did not go beyond long-term indicators.

Prevention was carried out in a comprehensive manner: acaricides were treated with mass recreation areas, children's health institutions, country catering enterprises, cemeteries, tourist centers and areas of economic activity. In addition, anti-tick treatment of farm animals was carried out. The planned volume of acaricide treatments was completely completed, and each was accompanied by a mandatory effectiveness check.