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Rare tick-borne virus spreading in England, UK Health security agency recommends changes to testing in hospitals

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A rare disease of the tick virus has been detected in several parts of the UK, specifically England. Tick virus causes meningitis-like or encephalitis symptoms, which causes swelling of the brain's outer membrane. Tick virus is a common disease found across the globe. The health department of the UK has increased surveillance and testing mechanism to curb the illness.