Ixodes ricinus (IMAGE) Uppsala University Caption The tick Ixodes ricinus can transmit the TBE-virus to humans. Photo. Tove Hoffman Credit Tove Hoffman, Uppsala University Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.