The number of Lyme disease cases has risen significantly so far this year. Since the beginning of the year, the State Investigation Institute has already recorded 535 infections with the tick-borne disease, according to the latest weekly epidemiological report. This includes cases up to June 22. In 2024, the number of cases at the same time was around one-sixth lower (456 cases).
Current cases in almost all of Saxony
In the 25th reporting week (June 16 to 22), 68 new infections were added. Almost all of Saxony was affected, with the exception of the city and district of Leipzig. Most cases were in Dresden (10) and the district of Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains (11). In 2024, 1,628 cases of Lyme disease were reported in Saxony, around 150 more than in the previous year.
Borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) can be transmitted by ticks. If left untreated, Lyme disease can lead to inflammation of the joints, heart muscle and nerves. TBE begins with flu-like symptoms, later on nervous system failures are also possible. Vaccinations are available against TBE, while Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics.
