Tick warning from experts!
Family Physician Dr. Fuat Zengin has warned citizens against Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) cases, highlighting the threat of the virus transmitted by ticks as the weather warms up.
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Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), commonly known as a tick bite disease, is seen more frequently in rural areas of Turkey compared to urban areas.
Due to improper intervention in cases, CCHF can manifest itself with symptoms such as fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and bleeding in severe cases.
Family Physician Dr. Fuat Zengin has warned citizens against CCHF cases.
''AFTER A TICK BITES A HUMAN...''
Pointing out the importance of correct intervention without panic for someone exposed to a tick bite, Family Physician Dr. Fuat Zengin said, "One of the important issues concerning public health is ticks. A tick is a parasite. This parasite is a type we see more often in those dealing with soil and livestock, especially between April and September. The tick carries the virus it sucks from animals to humans, and the transmitted virus can cause a number of serious ailments after a certain period. After a tick bites a human, a period of 12 to 24 hours must pass for the virus to be transmitted. A person exposed to a bite should first be concerned and the tick should be removed from where it is attached using the correct method. Burning it with a cigarette, pouring alcohol on it, or burning the tick are definitely wrong methods. If a person living in a rural area who has been bitten by a tick does not know what to do, we should remove the tick slowly and without causing it distress, using either tweezers or a loop of string placed around the tick. If the tick is distressed or squeezed during removal, the virus that splashes out in case of rupture can cause serious problems."
''IT SHOULD BE REMOVED QUICKLY AFTER THE BITE AND...''
Stating that citizens engaged in agriculture and livestock should pay attention to their choice of clothing, Zengin said, "Our citizens engaged in agriculture and livestock should not have any exposed areas on their bodies. In addition to wearing socks and boots while working, the use of gloves is important. Ticks can cause Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, and because of the risk of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, a tick bite is a matter of importance. It is recommended that it be removed quickly after the bite and that checks be performed."