Increase in Tick-Borne Infections... Ulsan City Urges Prevention and Caution for 'Tsutsugamushi Disease' in Autumn

High Fever, Rash, and Muscle Pain After Outdoor Activities 'Suspected'

Ulsan City has issued a 'warning' for autumn Tsutsugamushi disease.

On the 12th, Ulsan City announced that as the number of patients with tick-borne infectious diseases such as 'Tsutsugamushi disease' and 'Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS)' has increased recently in the region, caution is urged to prevent infectious diseases.

As of the 6th, there are a total of 54 patients in the region, including 51 with Tsutsugamushi disease (8 until September, 43 from October) and 3 with Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS).

Among them, 43 cases, accounting for 84.3% of Tsutsugamushi disease caused by bites from larval trombiculid mites, occurred in October and November.

Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome can be contracted through bites from the small soft tick and occurs frequently in autumn.

Since there are currently no treatments or preventive vaccines for these infectious diseases, avoiding tick bites is the best prevention method.

If tick bite marks are observed after outdoor activities or symptoms such as fever and rash appear within 10 days, suspicion of the disease should be raised and early appropriate treatment should be sought at medical institutions.

To prevent tick-borne infectious diseases, Ulsan City distributes tick repellents to citizens during various public health project promotional events and has installed 74 repellent dispensers along the Dongcheon River walking trail and other locations for easy public access.

An official from Ulsan City emphasized, "During the harvest and autumn foliage seasons, the probability of contact with trombiculid mites increases, so please minimize exposure to risky environments," and added, "When working in agriculture or engaging in outdoor activities, it is important to follow prevention guidelines such as wearing long-sleeved clothing."

Ulsan City Hall.

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