Encéphalite à tiques

Tick-borne encephalitis

Tick-borne encephalitis is transmitted to humans through the bite of a tick carrying the virus. The primary preventive measure involves protecting oneself against tick bites. In addition, vaccines are available.

Our missions

  • Monitor the epidemiological trends of tick-borne encephalitis, particularly the disease’s distribution in France

  • Enable the adaptation of preventive measures

  • To inform healthcare professionals

In brief

Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on tick-borne encephalitis here

news

Tick-borne encephalitis in France: Improved Surveillance Through Mandatory ...

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Outbreak of tick-borne encephalitis linked to the consumption of raw-milk goat ...

Santé publique France has issued an update following the occurrence of several cases of tick-borne encephalitis linked to the consumption of raw-milk cheese in the Ain department between April and...

~ 35

cases diagnosed each year in France

Between 5,000 and 13,000 cases of tick-borne encephalitis are reported worldwide...