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1/3: @PHE_UK working w. @APHAgovuk to investigate locally reported cases of tick-borne disease in Essex. There is no risk to human health.
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Feiryred
@Feiryred
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@ChiefVetUK @PHE_uk @APHAgovuk No risk? I have babesia, and borelliosis, and bartonella. EVERYONE is at risk!
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Louise Alban
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16 Mar 16 |
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@ChiefVetUK @PHE_uk @APHAgovuk This Babesia sp doesnt infect humans, but others do. Don't falsely reassure, but use to advise good practice.
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jo challis
@antoniachallis
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17 Mar 16 |
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@ChiefVetUK @PHE_uk @APHAgovuk babesia that infects humans also infect cattle aka red water fever and has been known for decades in UK
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jo challis
@antoniachallis
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17 Mar 16 |
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@ChiefVetUK @PHE_uk @APHAgovuk Babesia fatalities in dogs usually results from co-infection with erlichia
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jo challis
@antoniachallis
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17 Mar 16 |
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@ChiefVetUK @PHE_uk @APHAgovuk EU92/93 directive for blood + tissue authorities donor selection asked babesia to be tested for + reported.
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jo challis
@antoniachallis
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17 Mar 16 |
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@ChiefVetUK @PHE_uk @APHAgovuk the uk as a member state of EU contravenes this directive, uk deserves massive fine.
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NigelGibbensChiefVet
@ChiefVetUK
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31 Mar 16 |
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.@jen01m @APHAgovuk @PHE_uk The tick treatment for dogs prior to 2012 was a risk reduction but not absolute - eg other tick hosts exist
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