Nine Lyme disease cases confirmed as tick bites surge in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod

Nine cases of Lyme disease have been confirmed in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The illness spreads through bites from ixodid ticks, which are active in several local districts this season. Over 2,800 people—including many children—have already sought treatment after encounters with the parasites. Health officials report that tick bites have sent 2,065 adults and 756 children to medical centres. The highest tick activity has been recorded in Bor, Dzerzhinsk, Vetluzhsky, and Pavlovsky districts, as well as parts of Nizhny Novgorod city. Other affected areas include Tonkino, Balakhna, Bogorodsk, Arzamas, and Kstovo.

The region’s authorities have not yet announced specific containment measures. However, the rising number of infections has prompted warnings for residents to take precautions in wooded and grassy areas.

With nine confirmed Lyme disease cases, local health services remain on alert. Tick bites continue to pose a risk, particularly in districts with dense parasite populations. Residents are advised to check for ticks after outdoor activities and seek immediate care if symptoms appear.