[Epidemiological analysis of cases of TBE in 1993 in Bialystok district]. / Analiza epidemiologiczna kleszczowego zapalenia opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych i mózgu (KZM) w 1993 roku na terenie województwa bialostockiego.

111 cases of TBE was 20 times increased morbidity in comparison to 1992 in Bialystok district in 1993. Among hospitalized dominated male patients (52.35%). First cases was reported in may and last in November with a peak in July. The age of patients was from 6 to 78 years old, 63.06%, in age group from 31 to 59 years old. We established that 78.87% patients were citizens of Bialystok, spending there recreation time in forest. Despite occurrence increased cases of TBE in 1993 we conclude that among people from risk group vaccination is indicated.