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Tick-borne encephalitis in Bulgaria, 2009 to 2012.
E Mohareb1, I Christova, A Soliman
1United States Naval Medical Research Unit-3, Cairo, Egypt.
Summary
Three cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) were confirmed in Bulgaria between 2009 and 2012, marking the first reported instances. Increased TBE awareness among medical professionals is crucial for accurate diagnosis and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology
- Public Health
Background:
- Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) incidence has significantly risen across Europe.
- Bulgaria has historically reported very few TBE cases over the past 60 years.
Observation:
- A study investigated TBE in 86 patients hospitalized with viral meningitis of unknown cause in Bulgaria from 2009 to 2012.
- Three patients were diagnosed with acute TBE during this period.
Findings:
- This study identified the first confirmed cases of TBE in Bulgaria.
- The confirmed TBE cases occurred in 2009 and 2012.
Implications:
- The findings suggest TBE risk may be underestimated in Bulgaria.
- Low TBE awareness among healthcare providers likely contributes to underdiagnosis.
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