The Novosibirsk region is among the leading areas in Russia for tick-borne illnesses. Since the start of the season, more than 14,700 people have sought medical attention in the Novosibirsk region. In week 27 of 2016, 715 visits were recorded, a 68% decrease compared to the previous year. Among those affected were 116 children.
The main threats are tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme disease (borreliosis).
Last year, 47 people contracted encephalitis in the region.
