Brits warned as tick-borne virus hits UK – what are the symptoms and how deadly is it
- Posted on February 11, 2025
- By The Daily Star
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Brits warned as tick-borne virus hits UK – what are the symptoms and how deadly is it
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Experts have warned that the virus TBE, transmitted by ticks, has begun to spread locally in the UK – the virus can cause brain inflammation, neurological damage and even death