Borelioza: rumień, objawy neurologiczne i diagnostyka – co warto wiedzieć?

Does every tick carry Lyme disease? Does the rash always appear? What symptoms can occur after a bite and when should you get tested? In this episode of Świadomy Patient, we discuss Lyme disease – one of the most frequently discussed tick-borne diseases. More and more Poles are struggling with this disease, and the number of cases has increased significantly in recent years. In 2024, nearly 30,000 cases of Lyme disease were recorded in Poland. In the video, we discuss, among other things: ✔ Symptoms of Lyme disease ✔ Erythema migrans after a tick bite ✔ When to get tested for Lyme disease ✔ ELISA and Western Blot – step-by-step diagnosis ✔ How to remove a tick ✔ How to reduce the risk of infection ✔ Lyme disease and neurological symptoms ✔ Is every tick infected? ✔ Differences between Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) We also discuss the possible confusion between Lyme disease symptoms and other neurological diseases and explain why prompt tick removal is important. What about you? If a Lyme disease vaccine were available, would you use it? Let us know in the comments. ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 - 1:02 - Intro 1:03 - 1:59 - Lyme disease in Poland: the number of cases has increased by 200% 2:00 - 2:42 - Where does Lyme disease come from? How do ticks transmit the infection? 2:43 - 3:56 - After how many hours does the risk of Lyme disease increase? 3:57 - 4:33 - Does every tick transmit Lyme disease? 4:34 - 5:28 - Where is Lyme disease most common in Poland? 5:29 - 5:57 - Do ticks have a favorite blood type? 5:58 - 6:45 - How to reduce the risk of Lyme disease? 5 important rules 6:46 - 7:23 - How to properly remove a tick? 7:24 - 8:42 - Tick rash - the most common symptom of Lyme disease 8:43 - 9:25 - Lyme disease can resemble multiple sclerosis 9:26 - 10:14 - What tests detect Lyme disease? 10:15 - 10:59 - A Lyme disease vaccine. Will it be available soon? 11:00 - 11:21 - Key Facts About Lyme Disease – Summary Sources used in this episode: ➡️ https://wwwold.pzh.gov.pl/oldpage/epi... p. 71 (accessed: May 9, 2026) ➡️ https://www.przeglepidemiol.pzh.gov.p... (accessed: May 9, 2026) ➡️ https://journals.pan.pl/publication/1... (p. 6, accessed: 09.05.2026) ➡️ https://www.nfz.gov.pl/aktualnosci/ak... (accessed: 09.05.2026) ➡️ https://www.kleszcze.info.pl/o-kzm (accessed: 09.05.2026) ➡️ https://npz.imw.lublin.pl/kleszcze-ak... (accessed: 10/05/2026) ➡️ https://bip.aotm.gov.pl/assets/files/... (p. 69) accessed: 10/05/2026 ➡️ https://www.aaem.pl/pdf-85167-26450?f... (accessed: 10/05/2026) ➡️ https://www.kleszcze.info.pl/jak-sie-... (accessed: 10/05/2026) ➡️ https://www.gov.pl/web/psse-oborniki/... (accessed: 10/05/2026) ➡️ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... (accessed: 10/05/2026) ➡️ https://www.siepomaga.pl/slawa-bogdas... (accessed: 10/05/2026) ➡️ https://www.pzh.gov.pl/najczesciej-po... (accessed: 10/05/2026) ➡️ https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-rel... (accessed: 10/05/2026) 🔔 Want to stay up to date? Subscribe to the channel! 📌 Disclaimer: This material is for educational and informational purposes. It does not constitute medical advice or individual health recommendations. If you have any health concerns, consult your doctor. You can also find us on: • Instagram:   / swiadomy_pacjent_pl   • Facebook: Świadomy Patient PL 📩 If you would like to share your healthcare story with us, please write here: [email protected] #Lyme Disease #Erythema #Tick #Symptoms #Health #świadomypacjent