Specific clinical and epidemiological features of tick-borne encephalitis in Western Siberia

Abstract In Western Siberia, tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) morbidity among residents of all ages and social groups has remained high over many years. The frequency of tick bites is high, and 2.6–5.7% of bitten persons are hospitalized each year because of suspected TBE infection. According to official statistical data, children