Fukuoka Issues Continued Scarlet Fever Alert and Warns of Tick-borne Disease
Fukuoka remains on alert for streptococcal pharyngitis, with cases rising to 8.12 per medical institution, and advises basic hygiene practices. Additionally, a 70-year-old woman in Kurume City was hospitalized after contracting Japanese spotted fever from a tick bite. Residents are advised to minimize skin exposure in tick-prone areas. Source: NHK
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