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Some ticks can transmit deadly diseases... What's the story behind the insect invading Istanbul?
The Turkish city of Istanbul is recording daily cases of tick bites, an insect that has recently appeared in large numbers in the country.
The number of recorded tick bites has reached 7,002. Doctors have confirmed that while the bites themselves don't necessarily harm the health of those bitten, they can transmit deadly diseases such as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
The Health Directorate has issued a set of preventative guidelines, including wearing long-sleeved clothing, tucking the ends of trousers into socks to prevent ticks from entering, choosing light-colored clothing to make it easier to spot the insects, and conducting a thorough body check after returning from open areas, paying particular attention to hidden areas such as the armpits and behind the knees. They also advise against any attempts to remove ticks using traditional methods such as alcohol or cigarettes.
The Turkish city of Istanbul is recording daily cases of tick bites, an insect that has recently appeared in large numbers in the country.
The number of recorded tick bites has reached 7,002. Doctors have confirmed that while the bites themselves don't necessarily harm the health of those bitten, they can transmit deadly diseases such as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
The Health Directorate has issued a set of preventative guidelines, including wearing long-sleeved clothing, tucking the ends of trousers into socks to prevent ticks from entering, choosing light-colored clothing to make it easier to spot the insects, and conducting a thorough body check after returning from open areas, paying particular attention to hidden areas such as the armpits and behind the knees. They also advise against any attempts to remove ticks using traditional methods such as alcohol or cigarettes.
