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India has reported over 80 cases of "tomato flu" or "tomato fever," primarily affecting children under five in the Kerala region. Health officials believe the virus may be a new variant of hand, foot, and mouth disease, characterized by red blisters, and it is particularly threatening to immunocompromised individuals.
North Korea Military Build-up, South Korea Trade Agreement
NPR reports on the massive concentration of North Korean troops and artillery along the DMZ. The hosts also discuss the South Korean trade agreement and reports of mass burials of livestock due to foot-and-mouth disease in the region.
South Korea Free Trade and Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Following the finalization of a free trade agreement between the U.S. and South Korea, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has led to the culling of over one million head of Korean livestock. The hosts suggest the timing is suspicious, as the destruction of local cattle and pigs creates an immediate market for U.S. beef imports. This follows years of Korean resistance to American beef based on cultural traditions and safety concerns.
A deadly outbreak of Enterovirus 71 (EV71), a severe form of hand, foot, and mouth disease, has resulted in at least 35 child fatalities in China. Concerns are raised regarding the potential for a global epidemic as international travelers head to Beijing for the Olympics, especially since adults can act as asymptomatic carriers.
