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Rise in Temperatures Triggers 38% Increase in Disease-Carrying Ticks in South Korea

Rise in Temperatures Triggers 38% Increase in Disease-Carrying Ticks in South Korea

SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent surge in temperatures has led to a significant spike in the population of ticks known to transmit infectious diseases, with their occurrence rate increasing by approximately 38% compared to the yearly average, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). On May 8, the KDCA revealed [...]

Prolonged Heat Wave Breeds Deadly Mites

Prolonged Heat Wave Breeds Deadly Mites

SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – With Korea suffering from its worst heat wave since 1994, the unusual weather has provided the perfect breeding environment for deadly mites (Haemaphysalis longicornis) that transmit SFTS (severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome).  According to health authorities, deadly mites have grown much more energetic this year due to this summer’s prolonged [...]