Strictly Come Dancing winner Hamza Yassin has issued a warning to tourists heading to the Scottish Highlands this summer after he got a dangerous tick stuck in his leg.
The BBC cameraman and TV star took to Instagram to issue the stark warning about getting ticks stuck in your skin as he says that Lyme disease is a 'big issue'.
Showing the insect stuck in his leg, Hamza said: "For those that work in the Highlands, they will kind of know this, but if you don't and you're coming up to the Highlands, make sure that you tuck your socks in and take preventative measures because the ticks are certainly out this year.
"If you find one of these use the tick remover and talk to your GP, make sure you don't get a red swelling afterwards because Lyme Disease is a big issue. So I'll be taking this one out soon.
"So, I've got the tick remover and I removed the tick.
"Sorry I couldn't show you it because I don't have too many hands but you use the little tick remover underneath- make sure you don't just tug on it, twirl it like this first and the tick will come out and more importantly, the tick with its mouthpiece comes out and then it's down to you to get rid of the tick in any way you see fit. Alright, see you soon, bye!"
According to the NHS, Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. It is treatable if caught early, so it is vital to know its symptoms, consequences, and prevention.
People are most likely to encounter ticks when doing activities in the countryside or other green spaces such as woodland, some urban parks or gardens.
They do not fly or jump but climb on to animals or humans as they brush past.
Ticks are small, spider-like creatures which feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans.
They vary in size, usually between 1mm to 1cm long and they have either six or eight legs.
Ticks are most active in the spring and summer months when the weather warms up but can be found all year round.
There are estimated to be around 3,000 cases of Lyme disease diagnosed in England each year.
In the UK, Lyme disease is an uncommon infection and can be successfully treated with a full course of antibiotics.
This is the case for most people who contract Lyme disease, but, if left untreated, the infection can spread to the nervous system and other areas of the skin, joints or, in rare cases, to the heart.
If the nervous system or heart is affected, then injected antibiotics may be offered.
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