Clinical Characteristics of Tick-Borne Encephalitis in Adult Patients: A 10-year Retrospective Study in Stockholm, Sweden - Takeaways - MDSpire

Clinical Characteristics of Tick-Borne Encephalitis in Adult Patients: A 10-year Retrospective Study in Stockholm, Sweden

  • By

  • Sofia Bartholdsson

  • Maria-Pia Hergens

  • Karin E Hansson

  • Josef Ragnarsson

  • Peter Hodosi

  • Ismail Kus

  • Mona Insulander

  • Sirkka Vene

  • Lars Lindquist

  • Helena H Askling

  • Sara Gredmark-Russ

  • September 24, 2024

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    The study analyzed 703 adult patients with tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) in Stockholm from 2006 to 2015, revealing a significant incidence increase.

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    Sixty-one percent of the patients were men, with a median age of 50 years, and most were nonvaccinated, highlighting a demographic risk.

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    Severe disease was linked to age ≥50 years, underlying comorbidities, and previous complete TBE vaccination, with 11% experiencing severe outcomes.

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    The case fatality rate was 1.4%, rising to 15% among patients receiving immunomodulatory therapy, indicating a need for optimized prevention.

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    Over 70% of patients followed for more than six months reported persistent symptoms, emphasizing the importance of standardized follow-up care.

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Clinical Characteristics of Tick-Borne Encephalitis in Adult Patients: A 10-year Retrospective Study in Stockholm, Sweden

  • by Sofia Bartholdsson, Maria-Pia Hergens, Karin E Hansson, Josef Ragnarsson, Peter Hodosi, Ismail Kus, Mona Insulander, Sirkka Vene, Lars Lindquist, Helena H Askling, Sara Gredmark-Russ

  • September 24, 2024

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