A new virus has been reported in China known as a tick-borne virus.

Already, the whole world is struggling with the new Coronavirus which
reportedly emerged from Wuhan, China, and now the country has
reported a new infectious disease caused by a tick-borne virus. The
authorities have warned about the possibility of its human-to-human
transmission. 

What is the tick-borne virus?

It is said that the virus can be transmitted through tick bites that have
been identified as 'Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome' or
SFTS virus. According to the leading Chinese daily Global Times, Jiangsu
Province of East China had already reported more than 37 cases in the
first half of the year. 23 people later were found to have been infected in
East China's Anhui province.

Let us tell you that the disease is not new or SFTS Virus is not a new
virus. Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is a tick-
borne infection that is caused by the SFTS virus or SFTSV also known as
the Huaiyangshan banyangvirus. In 2009, it was identified in China and
afterward in South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. In 2011, China has
isolated pathogens of the virus and it belongs to the Bunyavirus category.

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About tick bite
Ticks are basically insects that are commonly found outdoors. Usually,
they live in grass, trees, shrubs, and leaf piles. Commonly they are also
found in pets like dogs and cats. Ticks bites are caused when these
insects bite the skin. Whereas tick bites are usually harmless and do not
show symptoms but they may carry and transmit some diseases and
infections that can be deadly. For example Lyme disease,  southern tick-
associated rash illness (STARI), Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF),
ehrlichiosis, and tularemia.
What are the symptoms of Tick-borne illness?
Several tick-borne diseases can have similar signs and symptoms. The
most common symptoms of tick-related illnesses are: 
- Fever or Chills
- Rashes
- Aches and Pains. Symptoms of tick-borne disease include headache,
fatigue, and muscle aches. Also, with Lyme disease, a person may
experience joint pain. The severity and time of onset of these symptoms
may depend on the disease and the tolerance level of the patient.
The tick-borne disease may result in mild symptoms that can be treatable
at home to severe infections requiring hospitalisation. These diseases are
easily treated with antibiotics and these diseases can be difficult for
physicians to diagnose. Also, it is said that the early recognition and
treatment of the infection will decrease the risk of serious complications.