In a remote village in Jiangxi province, 60‑year‑old Chen follows a local custom after his 86‑year‑old mother dies suddenly: he lies on her bed to honor her spirit.
During the first ten days, Chen experienced weakness, muscle aches, vomiting and diarrhea. Hospital staff diagnosed a tick‑borne virus infection.
Doctors explained that his mother may have caught the virus from a tick bite, and after Chen slept on her bed he touched the tick’s remains and contracted the infection. He recovered after treatment.
"رغبة تشن في تكريم والدته مفهومة، لكن مرضه بالتأكيد ليس ما كانت تتمناه.علينا ممارسة بر الوالدين بطريقة أكثر علمية ونبذ العادات البالية".
Medical experts advise using insect repellants and remaining vigilant against such infections, especially during traditional mourning rituals.
