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Four tick-borne encephalitis cases recorded in Akmola region
09:21, 30 May 2026
Since the start of the epidemic season, more than 500 people suffered tick bites in Akmola region, Qazinform News Agency cites the sanitary and epidemiological control department.
532 tick bite cases were registered in the region, including 144 among children under 14.
425 people received preventive immunoglobulin treatment; 107 did not, due to late medical visits, contraindications, refusal, or bites in non-endemic areas.
The highest number of bites was reported in Kokshetau up to 155, 149 in Burabay district, and 85 in Sandyktau district.
Four confirmed cases of tick-borne encephalitis were detected in the region.
A 17-year-old student from Sandyktau district is in intensive care with a severe condition after removing a tick himself and not seeking medical help promptly...
Four tick-borne encephalitis cases recorded in Akmola region
09:21, 30 May 2026
Since the start of the epidemic season, more than 500 people suffered tick bites in Akmola region, Qazinform News Agency cites the sanitary and epidemiological control department.
532 tick bite cases were registered in the region, including 144 among children under 14.
425 people received preventive immunoglobulin treatment; 107 did not, due to late medical visits, contraindications, refusal, or bites in non-endemic areas.
The highest number of bites was reported in Kokshetau up to 155, 149 in Burabay district, and 85 in Sandyktau district.
Four confirmed cases of tick-borne encephalitis were detected in the region.
A 17-year-old student from Sandyktau district is in intensive care with a severe condition after removing a tick himself and not seeking medical help promptly...