Source: http://www.arirang.co.kr/News/News_View.asp?nseq=146732
Updated: MAY 03, 2013
"Deadly tick" virus detected in Korea
...The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the "severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome" virus or SFTS virus was found on this species of tick called the haemaphysalis longicornis.
Officials say the virus was detected during a recent nationwide inspection.
They stress the virus has not spread to a dangerous level, but they are advising citizens to be aware...
Updated: MAY 03, 2013
"Deadly tick" virus detected in Korea
...The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the "severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome" virus or SFTS virus was found on this species of tick called the haemaphysalis longicornis.
Officials say the virus was detected during a recent nationwide inspection.
They stress the virus has not spread to a dangerous level, but they are advising citizens to be aware...
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