Tick-borne disease infection cases hit record high in Japan

[Starmix]

According to the report, the number of people diagnosed with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome, or SFTS, a tick-borne viral disease, in Japan this year totaled 135 as of Aug. 10, marking a record high, according to data from the Japan Institute for Health Security.

The report said that the previous record high was 134 cases in 2023. As the number is expected to rise further this year, the health ministry is urging caution, as severe SFTS cases can be fatal.

According to the ministry, SFTS is primarily transmitted by ticks, but it can also spread from infected dogs and cats. The first human-to-human transmission in the country was confirmed last year.

Additionally, if infected, the disease can cause symptoms, including fever and abdominal pain, after an incubation period of six to 14 days.

PNA/ (Jiji Press)

 

[magnus2022]

I think this kind of virus is not deathly and can be really contained like coronavirus. Viris is already a serious problem globally. May God save us!

 

[Starmix]

The symptom alone which is high fever can be fatal to those with a weak immune system and lack finances to get cured with the right medicine. Hoping they are provided with free medicine by their government.