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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Warning as deadly tick-borne virus detected in several areas in England

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A deadly tick-borne disease that can cause meningitis is “likely” to be present in the UK, health officials have warned after cases were spotted across the UK.

A confirmed case of tick-borne encephalitis (TBEV) was found in Yorkshire last year, and a probable case was also detected in the Loch Earn area of Scotland in 2022.

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