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Which ticks occur in southern Europe?

Southern Europe supports Ixodes, Rhipicephalus, Hyalomma and Dermacentor ticks in different settings, so risks and prevention advice vary substantially between destinations.

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Short answer

Southern Europe supports Ixodes, Rhipicephalus, Hyalomma and Dermacentor ticks in different settings, so risks and prevention advice vary substantially between destinations.

At a glance

Southern Europe supports Ixodes, Rhipicephalus, Hyalomma and Dermacentor ticks in different settings, so risks and prevention advice vary substantially between destinations. 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

• Southern Europe supports Ixodes, Rhipicephalus, Hyalomma and Dermacentor ticks in different settings, so risks and prevention advice vary substantially between destinations.

• 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

Southern Europe supports Ixodes, Rhipicephalus, Hyalomma and Dermacentor ticks in different settings, so risks and prevention advice vary substantially between destinations.

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.