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Tick-Borne Encephalitis Antibodies, Proteins & ELISA Kits

Tick-borne Encephalitis Antibodies, Proteins & ELISA Kits | Assay Genie
Infectious Disease · Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV)

Tick-borne Encephalitis antibodies, proteins & ELISA kits

Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is a flavivirus transmitted by Ixodes ticks (and unpasteurised dairy) that can cause meningitis and encephalitis across Europe and Asia.

TBEVEnvelope / NS1Tick-borne
TBEV
Flavivirus
Ixodes
Tick vector
Envelope
Neutralising target
Vaccine
Available
Overview

What is Tick-borne Encephalitis?

Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is a flavivirus transmitted by Ixodes ticks (and unpasteurised dairy) that can cause meningitis and encephalitis across Europe and Asia.

Diagnosis relies on anti-TBEV IgM/IgG serology, and recombinant envelope and NS1 antigens support diagnostics and vaccine immunogenicity research.

Transmission & symptoms

Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is a flavivirus transmitted by Ixodes ticks (and occasionally unpasteurised dairy). Infection can be biphasic, progressing in some cases to meningitis or encephalitis; a vaccine is available.

Diagnosis & serology

Diagnosis is chiefly serological — anti-TBEV IgM and IgG by ELISA — using recombinant envelope (E) and NS1 antigens, with attention to flavivirus cross-reactivity.

Research applications

Research tools support TBEV neuropathogenesis (blood-brain-barrier markers MMP-9, vimentin), neuroinflammation and vaccine immunogenicity.

FAQs

Tick-borne Encephalitis — frequently asked questions

How is tick-borne encephalitis diagnosed?
Mainly by anti-TBEV IgM/IgG ELISA serology, as viraemia is often over by the time neurological symptoms appear.
Is there a vaccine for TBEV?
Yes — inactivated TBE vaccines are effective; recombinant envelope and NS1 antigens support immunogenicity research.
How is TBEV transmitted?
Primarily through the bite of infected Ixodes ticks, and occasionally via unpasteurised milk from infected animals.
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