Event details

Tick-borne diseases are major health hazards to humans and animals. There are well over 100 known species of viral, bacterial, and parasitic pathogens carried by ticks and other vectors. Many of these have serious health implications for humans.

Often compounding the problem is the lack of knowledge among heath care professionals. Therefore, the focus of this event is to help medical practitioners, healthcare agencies and the public understand more about tick-borne diseases.

By presenting and explaining the latest findings with regards to co-infections, symptoms, treatments, and prevention methods, this event will promote and assist best practice in dealing with the severe health problems experienced by both humans and animals.