An Ixodes scapularis tick, nicknamed the “killer tick” for transmitting extreme febrile thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS). The disease-carrying tick, which is tough to see, has already unfold throughout the nation. (Yonhap)
CHEONGJU, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) –The variety of illnesses that may be unfold by ticks and rats is growing, and people touring through the Chuseok vacation needs to be additional cautious. It’s additionally vital to be cautious about getting stung by bees, which could be very dangerous.
In the forested area of Chungcheongbuk-do, there was a major improve in circumstances of scrub typhus prior to now three years. In 2020, there have been 67 circumstances, however in 2021, there have been 118 circumstances, and in 2022, there have been 125 circumstances. These statistics have been supplied by the CDC’s an infection portal.
Scrub typhus is attributable to tiny mites and normally happens within the fall when these mites are energetic. Over the previous three years, 84.5 % of circumstances (262 circumstances) have been reported in October and November. Symptoms normally seem one to 3 weeks after publicity and may embrace a headache, fever, chills, vomiting, and pores and skin points.
Another widespread fall sickness is leptospirosis, which is attributable to contact with the feces of contaminated rats, dogs, and cattle. The variety of circumstances has additionally been rising, going from six circumstances in 2020 to 14 circumstances in 2021 and 16 circumstances final 12 months. Symptoms sometimes present up after a seven to 12-day incubation interval and may embrace fever, headache, chills, muscle aches, and crimson eyes.
To forestall these illnesses, well being officers suggest minimizing pores and skin publicity when outdoor. This means carrying long-sleeved clothes and tucking pants into socks to keep away from contact with disease-carrying creatures. It’s additionally vital to avoid stagnant water, as it could be contaminated with animal waste.
Additionally, these in pure settings like throughout graveside providers needs to be cautious of bees and snakes, which could be simply encountered. According to the Chungbuk Provincial Fire and Rescue Center, there have been 446 bee stings and 37 snake bites within the province up to now this 12 months.
Lina Jang ([email protected])
