Rare illness spread by ticks diagnosed in UK

Rare illness spread by ticks diagnosed in UK People are being urged to be on alert for tick bites, following the diagnosis for the first time in England of a rare illness.

Public Health England (PHE) says the risk to the public is "very low", but it's important to be "tick aware" when enjoying green spaces this summer.

Babesiosis is caused by a parasite which infects red blood cells. BBC News

See also:

• Rare tick-borne infections diagnosed in England Public Health England