Scientists are warning of a new tick-borne disease, which they are calling the Wetland virus, recently discovered in China. Here's what to know about the symptoms and risks.
Scientists are warning of a new tick-borne disease called Wetland virus that was recently discovered in China. A member of the Orthonairovirus genus of viruses, WELV previously infected a man in Inner Mongolia, China, in 2019 — but it was not identified until this new study, which was published in The New England Journal of Medicine last week.
team of researchers from the Beijing Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology isolated the virus from that patient and later identified it as WELV. Using laboratory testing, the team went on to detect the virus in 17 other patients in China, whose symptoms included fever, headache, dizziness, muscle pain, fatigue, back pain, arthritis, swollen lymph nodes and neurologic issues, the study findings noted. Some also had petechiae, which are spots on the skin caused by bleeding from capillaries.
After coming inside after spending time outdoors, the CDC recommends checking all clothing, gear and pets for ticks. It is best to shower within a couple of hours. The agency also suggests doing a full-body check. Clothing can be dried at high heat for 10 minutes — or washed with hot water — to kill any ticks. Anyone who experiences symptoms of illness after a tick bite should contact a medical provider. For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.
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