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[Tick-borne encephalitis in Norway].

V Ormaasen1, A B Brantsaeter, E W Moen

  • 1Infeksjonsmedisinsk avdeling Medisinsk divisjon Ullevål sykehus 0407 Oslo. vidar.ormaasen@ioks.unio.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|April 17, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Two cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) were reported in Norway, suggesting a potential TBE virus reservoir. This highlights the need for increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance for TBE in the region.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

Background:

  • Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection transmitted by ticks, prevalent in Europe and Sweden.
  • The TBE virus poses a significant public health risk due to potential neurological complications.

Observation:

  • Two cases of TBE were identified in Norway, with patients visiting Tromøy island.
  • Clinical presentations varied, including significant neurological dysfunction in one patient and severe headache in the other.
  • Both patients exhibited fever, leukocytosis, and elevated protein in cerebrospinal fluid.

Findings:

  • The reported cases represent the first instances of TBE virus transmission in Norway.
  • The incubation period aligns with typical TBE virus infection (1-2 weeks).

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  • The disease course can be biphasic, with initial flu-like symptoms followed by neurological manifestations.

    • Implications:

    • These findings suggest the presence of a TBE virus reservoir in Norway.
    • Increased surveillance and diagnostic capabilities for TBE in Norway are warranted.
    • Understanding the geographical spread of TBE is crucial for public health prevention strategies.