Once such louse bites a man, they transmit the virus to him,” he
said, adding the disease is mostly seen among people living nearby
forest and in poorly built houses.
Regarding the general symptoms, doctors said patients contracting the disease start experiencing symptoms including fever, body ache, nausea and rashes on the skin five days after the virus enters the patient’s body.
Chitwan Medical College Physician Dr Dayaram Lamsal suggested that people maintain personal hygiene in order to prevent the disease. “Otherwise a disease appearing occasionally, its rapid spread now might have to do with the monsoon,” he said, adding anyone suffering from the disease can be cured following a short course of medication.
He further cautioned against neglecting to treat the disease. “The disease is not a serious one, but if not treated in time, it damages the veins and lungs of the patient and could even cause his/her death ultimately,” said Dr Lamsal, suggesting that anyone having fever for three days or more should opt for a check-up.
This Post is updated with some input from THT
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