Ticks are increasingly found in Scandinavia, including Denmark. This country, like the Netherlands, is home to the tick species Ixodes Ricinus, but it poses an even greater danger in Denmark. The tick can not only transmit Lyme disease but is also the carrier of other troublesome diseases in Denmark. Therefore, be alert while hiking in forests and nature reserves in this country, as the ticks are very harmful.

TBE / FSME

In Denmark, the tick Ixodes Ricinus can transmit the disease Known as Tick-borne Encephalitis. This viral infection sometimes causes inflammation in the brain. A week after the tick bite, fever and flu can develop, and one in three people experiences brain inflammation in a later stage. This often involves headaches, dizziness, and stiffness of the neck, shoulders, and back. There is a vaccine against this disease, but there is no treatment.

Ticks with Rickettsia Found in Denmark

Ticks have been found in Denmark that carry the bacterium Rickettsia Helvetica, which can be transmitted to humans after a bite. This virus is characterized by mild flu-like symptoms and can develop into heart diseases and/or inflammation of the aortic valve.

Lyme Disease

Just like in the Netherlands, Lyme disease is also a problem in Denmark, where the Ixodes Ricinus can also carry the Borrelia bacterium. The symptom of this disease is a red circular spot at the site of the tick bite. After this spot develops, fever and flu may occur. The bacterium can later affect the joints, nervous system, and heart. Treatment is necessary as the disease can even be fatal. There is no vaccine against this virus.

Risk Areas in Denmark

Denmark is a country with many forests and nature reserves, which are teeming with ticks. The ticks are mainly found in the southern regions of Denmark. The island of Bornholm and the north of Zealand are considered risk areas, and vaccination against Tick-borne Encephalitis (FSME) is possible there.

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Ticks while Hiking in Denmark

TBE / FSME

Ticks with Rickettsia Found in Denmark

Lyme Disease

Risk Areas in Denmark