Beware of tsutsugamushi in autumn! Symptoms, how to get rid of it, how to prevent it
Fall is a great season for outings. From October to November, you need to be careful of [tsutsugamushi], a tick-borne infectious disease that 91% of all cases occur.
Tsutsugamushi Symptoms
① An erythematous retrograde rash that starts on the body and spreads to the upper and lower extremities appears 3-7 days after the onset of the rash. It is an erythematous spot of 3-5 mm, each spot having a relatively clear border. The rash disappears within 1-2 weeks of onset.
② Fever During the first week, a high fever of close to 40 degrees is accompanied by headache and conjunctival hyperemia.
③ Other symptoms It appears in almost all patients due to chills, headache, muscle pain, and general weakness .
How to remove a tick
① Use tweezers instead of removing it with your hands.
② Hold the tick head as close to the skin surface as possible.
③ Stand vertically on the skin and pull it straight with steady force.
④ Be careful not to bend or twist when pulling.
⑤ Check if there is any hair or mouth left, and if not, wipe it clean with water and soap.
How to prevent tsutsugamushi when doing outdoor activities in autumn
① Wear long sleeves and long pants, and wear a
hat, carpenter, socks, gloves, socks, boots, etc. when doing outdoor activities or work.
After washing, dry it in the sun.
③ Be sure to wash your clothes and take a shower after returning home Check carefully for ticks on hair, around ears, under arms, waist, behind knees, between legs, etc.
A few days to 10 days) suck blood. If you have confirmed that you have been bitten by a tick, you should seek medical attention immediately.
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