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What is tick borne encephalitis (tbe)?
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Virus from tick bite: Tick-borne encephalitis (tbe) is inflammation of the brain, caused by one of several viruses that are transmitted by tick bites. A tbe vaccine is available in canada and some european countries, but not yet in the U.S..
Answered 8/25/2020
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Brain infection: It is infection in the brain caused by bacteria/virus transmitted from a tick bite.
Answered 12/23/2012
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