Tick-borne encephalitis
- Pronunciation
- /TIK-born en-SEF-uh-LY-tis/
- Category
- Disease
- Singular
- Tick-borne encephalitis
- Plural
- Tick-borne encephalitis
Definition
A viral disease transmitted by ticks, characterized by fever, headache, and neurological complications.
Etymology
From the fact that the virus is spread by ticks and it can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).
Example
Tick-borne encephalitis is a serious disease that can be fatal.
Related Terms
- Ticks
- Encephalitis
- Virus
Usage Notes
There are different strains of tick-borne encephalitis virus, and the severity of symptoms can vary.