title: [Epidemiology of TBE].
abstract: In the period between 1974 and 2003, the incidence of TBE increased appreciably in most European countries. Numerous factors, including climatic changes, biological (ecological) and non-biological factors, have an influence on the epidemiology of TBE. In addition, a greater awareness and better understanding (of the problem), improvements in diagnosis, an increase in travel, political and associated major social changes have had an impact on epidemiological data banks. We shall succeed in turning back the rising tide only by achieving further progress in the field of risk analysis, and redoubling our efforts in the area of active immunisation.
authors.affiliation: Friedrich-Loeffler Institut/Bundesforschungsinstitut für Tiergesundheit, Jena. jochen.suess@fli.bund.de
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Süss
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Klaus
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004669:Encephalitis Viruses, Tick-Borne / Q000145:classification / Q000276:immunology; D004675:Encephalitis, Tick-Borne / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D005060:Europe; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D020323:Tics / Q000821:virology*; D014765:Viral Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D014765:Viral Vaccines