Babesiosis is a serious disease of humans and dogs caused by protozoa. The species causing the disease in dogs are Babesia canis and Babesia gibsoni. These protozoans attack red blood cells, in which they multiply and cause an infection that... Více >

Tularemia is a serious infectious disease caused by pathogenic microbes, that affects humans and animals. It spreads within a focal terrestrial localization. Its transmission is greatly aided by ticks. Humans can be infected when processing... Více >

The graph depicts results from over ten thousand analyzed ticks acquired by the Protean s.r.o. laboratory. The graph represents the proportion of tick infected by borreliosis, tick-borne encephalitis (TBEV), ehrlichiosis and babesiosis in individual... Více >

The first symptoms of Lyme disease (erythema migrans) are standardly treated with antibiotics administered for 14-21 days. However, several european as well as american research articles describe that administration of a small dose of antibiotics... Více >

The most important thing for efficient treatment of Lyme disease is early administration of of effective antibiotics. Currently there are plenty of antimicrobial preparations, but most of them is not suitable for treatment of Lyme disease. Therefore... Více >

The Protean laboratory Protean has participated in the development of new diagnostic kits used for the detection of Lyme disease. The tests contain highly specific recombinant antigens isolated from Borrelia... Více >