borrelåsfester
Borrelåsfester, commonly known as "tick-borne diseases" in English, refer to a group of illnesses transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks, primarily of the genus *Ixodes*. These diseases are prevalent in regions with temperate climates, including parts of Europe, North America, and Asia. The most well-known condition associated with tick bites is Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium *Borrelia burgdorferi*, which gives the group its name.
Ticks become infected with *Borrelia* bacteria when they feed on infected animals, such as rodents or deer.
Prevention of borrelåsfester involves avoiding tick-infested areas, using insect repellents containing DEET or permethrin-treated clothing, and
Other tick-borne diseases, such as babesiosis and anaplasmosis, can also occur in regions where *Ixodes* ticks