Clawing insects have bitten over 1,700 residents of Tomsk region since early May.
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Tick Season Hits Tomsk Region: Over 1,700 Cases Reported as of May 2025
Tomsk's tick season is in full swing with more than 1,700 cases reported since May 1st, 2025. These eight-legged creatures have bitten residents across all regional districts, except Teгульдетский (something akin to the Russian version of the backcountry). The regional press service of the Tomsk branch of Rosperdistroy dvulenie the concerning news on Wednesday.
Originally, the first case of tick-related incidents in 2025 was reported on January 10th in the town of Voronino near Tomsk. Sanitary services announced the start of tick season activities on March 20th. In the span of just four months, ticks have managed to bite nearly 1,500 Tomsk residents. According to the data, 30.8% of the ticks tested have shown signs of tick-borne borreliosis.
"Between May 1st and 6th, 1781 Tomsk and regional residents have suffered tick bites, with 404 being children. Tomsk, Tomsky District, and Asinsky District account for most of the incidents with 1178, 126, and 83 cases respectively. Tick incidents have been recorded in all regional districts, except Teгульdetsky District," the statement reads.
Upon examination of 2104 ticks, various pathogens have been discovered in them: tick-borne viral encephalitis (in 0.9% of the ticks), tick-borne borreliosis (in 37.7%), and erlichiosis and anaplasmosis (in 2.7%).
Currently, a total of 3327 people have visited medical organizations in the Tomsk region seeking treatment for tick bites, with 790 being children. Out of these, 643 individuals have received a vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis, including 197 children.
Previously, it was reported that round-the-clock prophylaxis units in tick-borne diseases operate in Tomsk at the Interuniversity Policlinic (Kievsky Prospekt, 74), the MCH No 2 (Beliy Kun Street, 3), and Children's Hospital No 1 (Moskovsky Highway, 4). Across the region, emergency prophylaxis cabins for tick-borne illnesses are available at district hospitals.
In 2024, a total of 15,532 Tomsk residents were affected by ticks, which is 13% lower than the annual average. Last year saw 138 cases of diseases transmitted by ticks, including 27 cases of tick-borne encephalitis and 111 cases of tick-borne borreliosis.
Insights:- Tick-borne diseases are a significant health concern in Russia due to the country's vast regions with tick-rich environments.- Tick-borne diseases can cause a range of health issues, including tick-borne encephalitis, Lyme disease, erlichiosis, and anaplasmosis.- It is important to seek medical attention promptly after a tick bite to minimize the risk of infection. Vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis is available and recommended.
- The Tomsk region is experiencing a high number of tick-related cases, with over 1,700 cases reported since May 1, 2025.
- Ticks have bitten residents in all regional districts of Tomsk, excluding Teгульдеtsky District.
- The first case of tick-related incidents in 2025 was reported on January 10th in Voronino, near Tomsk.
- Sanitary services announced the start of tick season activities on March 20, 2025.
- As of May 6, 2025, 1,781 Tomsk and regional residents have been bitten by ticks, with 404 being children.
- Tomsk, Tomsky District, and Asinsky District have the highest number of tick incidents with 1178, 126, and 83 cases respectively.
- Various pathogens have been discovered in the tested ticks, including tick-borne viral encephalitis, tick-borne borreliosis, erlichiosis, and anaplasmosis.
- A total of 3327 people have visited medical organizations in the Tomsk region seeking treatment for tick bites, with 790 being children.
- Out of the 3327 people, 643 have received a vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis, including 197 children.
- Round-the-clock prophylaxis units in tick-borne diseases operate in Tomsk at the Interuniversity Policlinic, MCH No 2, and Children's Hospital No 1.
- Emergency prophylaxis cabins for tick-borne illnesses are available at district hospitals across the region.
- In 2024, a total of 15,532 Tomsk residents were affected by ticks, which is 13% lower than the annual average.
- Last year saw 138 cases of diseases transmitted by ticks, including 27 cases of tick-borne encephalitis and 111 cases of tick-borne borreliosis.
- Tick-borne diseases are a significant health concern due to the vast tick-rich environments in Russia.
- Prompt medical attention is crucial after a tick bite to minimize the risk of infection.
- Vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis is available and recommended.
- Science plays a crucial role in understanding and combating tick-borne diseases.
- Workplace wellness programs can include education about tick-borne diseases and prevention measures.
- Medical conditions such as chronic kidney disease, COPD, type-2 diabetes, cancer, and respiratory conditions can be aggravated by tick-borne diseases.
- Digestive health, eye health, hearing, and skin conditions can also be affected by tick-borne diseases.
- Alzheimer's disease, autoimmune disorders, and neurological disorders are some of the other diseases that can be a result of tick-borne infections.
- Climate change can impact tick populations, potentially increasing the risk of tick-borne diseases.
- Renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, can help mitigate climate change and reduce the risk of tick-borne disease spread.
- Manufacturing industries should prioritize safety measures to prevent tick-borne infections in the workplace.
- Mental health is paramount in managing the stress and anxiety associated with tick-borne diseases.
- Skin care products and therapies can help manage skin conditions caused by tick-borne diseases, such as psoriasis.
- In the realm of finance, investing in research and development for tick-borne disease therapies and treatments is crucial.
- Space and astronomy, oil and gas, retail, public transit, entrepreneurship, transportation, leadership, diversity and inclusion, automotive, small business, aviation, business, careers, banking and insurance, fintech, real estate, and environmental science industries can all be impacted by tick-borne diseases.
