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A new virus, known as the Wetland Virus has been recently discovered in China. The newly-identified virus can transmit to humans through tick bites and cause neurological disease in some cases. This emerging vector-born disease has raised concern among health officials and researchers due to its potential to cause illness in humans. From symptoms to precaution, here’s all you need to know about the newly-discovered Wetland Virus.
Wetland virus was first identified in June 2019 in a 61-year-old paitent, who fell ill after being bitten by ticks in Inner Mongolia’s wetland. Ticks are small parasites that feed on the blood of animals and humans, and they are known to transmit several diseases. Since the virus spreads through ticks which inhabits from wetlands or similar environments, which is why it is called wetland virus.
Well, the symptoms of wetland virus are still being researched. The individuals infected with this virus experience symptoms such as:
In such scenarios, preventing tick bites is best prevention way possible to avoid contracting wetland virus. Some other recommendations include:
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