Tick-borne encephalitis

MONDO:0017572

Tick-borne encephalitis is caused by an arbovirus of the Flaviviridae family (tick-borne encephalitis virus, TBEV), transmitted principally by the bite of the Ixodes ricinus tick. The symptomology is biphasic, with the initial phase being associated with a flu-like illness and the second phase (occurring in less than 10% of patients) with symptoms of meningitis or, more rarely, meningoencephalitis.

Also known as: TBE, Tick-borne viral encephalitis

14 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 6 tagged with Tick-borne encephalitis itself.

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↑ Tick-borne infectious disease (41) ↑ Viral encephalitis (17)

Including sub-types (14) Tagged with Tick-borne encephalitis (6)

Trials to join now! 4 Not yet recruiting 1 Completed 1

Hunt for tick virus in limousin: 878 tested

Knowledge-focused Completed

This completed study tested blood samples from 878 people in Limousin, France, for antibodies against tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV). The goal was to see if the virus is present in the region, especially in patients with Lyme disease or neurological symptoms. Researchers al…

Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC

Tick-borne encephalitis

Where it sits in the disease tree

Hunt for tick virus in limousin: 878 tested