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Why can tick-borne encephalitis have two illness phases?
Some symptomatic infections have an initial fever-like phase, a temporary improvement and then neurological illness requiring urgent care.
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Direct answer
Some symptomatic infections have an initial fever-like phase, a temporary improvement and then neurological illness requiring urgent care.
Use it in context
Vectors and pathogens vary geographically, so exposure history and regional clinical assessment are essential.
Practical next step
This article is educational and cannot diagnose, exclude or treat illness. Use NHS 111, a GP, emergency services or the corresponding local service according to symptom severity.