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Which ticks occur in northern Europe?

Ixodes ricinus is widespread across much of northern Europe, while the geographic limits of several ticks are changing and current national or ECDC maps should be checked.

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Short answer

Ixodes ricinus is widespread across much of northern Europe, while the geographic limits of several ticks are changing and current national or ECDC maps should be checked.

At a glance

Ixodes ricinus is widespread across much of northern Europe, while the geographic limits of several ticks are changing and current national or ECDC maps should be checked. Distribution records change as surveillance improves. Check a current official map and consider recent travel rather than assuming a tick found in one place originated there.

Key takeaways

• Ixodes ricinus is widespread across much of northern Europe, while the geographic limits of several ticks are changing and current national or ECDC maps should be checked.

• Distribution records change as surveillance improves. Check a current official map and consider recent travel rather than assuming a tick found in one place originated there.

• Combine this information with current official guidance and the circumstances of the actual exposure; one feature or observation is rarely conclusive.

Direct answer

Ixodes ricinus is widespread across much of northern Europe, while the geographic limits of several ticks are changing and current national or ECDC maps should be checked.

Put it in context

Distribution records change as surveillance improves. Check a current official map and consider recent travel rather than assuming a tick found in one place originated there.

What to do with this information

Combine this information with current official guidance and the circumstances of the actual exposure; one feature or observation is rarely conclusive.