And with Typhoon Mitag having flooded homes and businesses.... there are growing fears over water-borne infections.<br />Our Choi Jeong-yoon explains.<br />Typhoon Mitag triggered hundreds of cases of flooding and landslides,... leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.<br />Homes in the southern parts of the country,... including the city of Pohang and Jeju-do Island,... were battered by heavy downpours of up to 200 millimeters in rain.<br />Swollen rivers and overflowing sewage drains are also posing serious health concerns,... as they can carry diseases through water.<br />"It is possible to contract water-borne illnesses such as dysentry, typhoid, and hepatitis A’ in areas where the storms have passed. People can become infected by germs and viruses carried by the contaminated water."<br />There is also a higher risk of food poisoning after the passing of a storm.<br />Agricultural products submerged in contaminated water can cause stomach aches and nausea.<br />To make matters worse, the humid weather provides an ideal growth environment for bacteria that cause food poisoning.<br />Due to the many typhoons that have made landfall in Korea this season, mosquito populations have also risen,... which carry many disease risks of their own.<br />Experts say people should avoid eating fruits and vegetables that may have been submerged during a flood,... and to keep their kitchen tools clean.<br />To prevent mosquito bites,... people are advised to remove any puddles of water near their homes and install mosquito nets.<br />Choi Jeong-yoon, Arirang News.<br />
