Japan has discovered a previously unknown virus in Hokkaido called Yeso virus, believed to have originated from a tick bite. Afraid of a new disease
On October 7, 64, there was a news report. Japanese scientists Found a new virus called Yezo virus (Yezo virus) is thought to be infected by a tick bite. It was found to be related to the pathogen that causes dengue hemorrhagic fever. Crimean-Congo dengue hemorrhagic fever and Nairobi sheep pathogens with symptoms of high fever and reduce the number of platelets and white blood cells
Keita Matsuno, virologist from the Institute of Animal-to-Human Disease Control Hokkaido University says at least seven people have now been reported infected with the virus since 2014, but it is not so severe that deaths have occurred. But believe that there may be an outbreak in other areas. outside Hokkaido Therefore, further investigation of the disease is required.
Earlier in 2019, a 41-year-old male patient was admitted to the hospital with high fever and leg pain, thought to have been caused by a tick bite while hiking in Hokkaido. It took him two weeks to recover. An investigation revealed that the man had tested negative. To detect tick-borne virus every disease known at the time A year later, a tick bite patient was hospitalized with similar symptoms.
The researchers analyzed the genes of the two patients and discovered a new virus, dubbed “Yeso virus,” before finding five more patients infected with the virus.
Researchers have tried to find the source of the Yezo virus. Yeso virus RNA (RNA) was found in three species of ticks found in Hokkaido. Antibodies against this virus were also found in sika deer and raccoons in the area. Therefore, it is believed that the Yeso virus is likely to occur in the Hokkaido area. and is transmitted from animals to humans through ticks. It is recommended that the hospital Screen for infection if a patient is found with symptoms similar to Yezo virus infection.
Source – https://consumer.healthday.com/b-10-7-japanese-scientists-discover-new-disease-carried-by-ticks-2655219091.html
Read related news.
– Molnupiravir test results anti covid pills Reduce serious illness – death by 50%
– India finds mysterious fever kills 8 children in 10 days
– World Health Watch New strain of covid Miu can avoid immunity found in 39 countries
.
