In recent years, Western Europe has seen a steady rise in Lyme disease cases—an infectious disease transmitted through tick bites. It’s caused by several factors: climate change, longer warm seasons, and the expansion of tick habitats. Today, borreliosis (another name for Lyme disease) is no longer just a “forest hazard.” It affects urban residents too, as ticks are often found in parks, public gardens, and even backyard plots.
