[Tick-borne encephalitis: infection mechanisms, clinical picture and vaccination options].
In 2005, the incidence of tick-borne encephalitis increased appreciably, with the number of cases doubling in Bavaria alone. At the same time, the risk areas were also extended. While the disease course in children and adolescents is usually mild, over-50-year-olds often develop severe irreversible complications. Since no causally effective therapy is available, the aim must be to implement a major preventive measure by considerably increasing the currently unsatisfactory vaccination rate, in particular among the high-risk group. Two highly effective and well-tolerated vaccines for children and adults are available for standard and rapid immunization. In persons who have received complete basic immunization, a forgotten booster can be given even after a delay of 8 to 10 years, and effectively re-establishes complete protection. In the risk group of over-50-year-olds, however, the interval between vaccinations (not more than 3 years) must be meticulously complied with.
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Klinikum St. Marien, Neurologische Klinik Amberg. boessenecker.wolfgang@klinikum-amberg.de
D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004669:Encephalitis Viruses, Tick-Borne / Q000276:immunology*; D004675:Encephalitis, Tick-Borne / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013987:Ticks; D019371:Topography, Medical; D014765:Viral Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D014765:Viral Vaccines