Yvonne Kerlefsen

Yvonne Kerlefsen is a biologist and advisor at Flåttsenteret in Kristiansand, Norway. She is an expert in tick-borne diseases and has provided insights into the prevalence of the forest tick (Ixodes ricinus) and the diseases it transmits, particularly Lyme disease. Kerlefsen emphasizes the importance of awareness regarding tick bites and the potential health risks associated with them, including the need for vaccinations in areas where tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a concern.