Specialist Dr. Ramazan Kenan Arıcan issued important warnings against tick bites that may occur during nature trips, which increase with hot weather. He emphasized the importance of taking simple precautions against ticks, which can transmit serious and fatal diseases such as Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF).
Dr. Arıcan stated that individuals spending time in picnic areas, forested regions, and grasslands during the summer months should be careful. “Although ticks may seem small and harmless, they can pose life-threatening risks due to the viruses they carry. Citizens going on nature walks should prefer light-colored, long-sleeved clothing, tuck pant legs into socks, pay attention to the cleanliness of blankets laid on the ground, and thoroughly check their bodies for ticks after returning from nature,” he said.
What to Do in Case of a Tick Bite?
Dr. Ramazan Kenan Arıcan stated that panic should be avoided in the case of a tick bite, but incorrect interventions must also be avoided:
“Do not try to remove the tick yourself. Visit a healthcare facility as soon as possible. Ticks that are not removed properly may increase the likelihood of virus transmission. In addition, if symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headache, and muscle pain develop, a doctor should be consulted immediately.”
Dr. Arıcan noted that this risk is higher for people living in rural areas and farmers, and emphasized that they should be more careful.
Remember, early precautions save lives!
Reducing risks for your health is in your hands. If you encounter a tick bite, you can safely contact the specialist doctors of Denizli Özel Egekent Hospital.