It's rapidly multiplying in the Black Sea! Prof. Dr. Özlü warned: Avoid direct hand contact
Prof. Dr. Özlü said, "If the fluid secreted by a skunk comes into direct contact with your skin, face, mouth, or nose, it can cause irritation and wounds. Bacteria can then attach to those wounds, leading to an infection."
Prof. Dr. Tevfik Özlü warned that the brown skunk pest, which is rapidly multiplying in the Eastern Black Sea region, does not pose a direct threat to human health, but caution should be exercised in skin contact.
Regarding the importance of avoiding exposure to the liquid and odor secreted by the brown skunk, Prof. Dr. Özlü said, "The skunk bug isn't actually poisonous to humans, but it's primarily an agricultural pest. We've been seeing it frequently in our region for years. It damages many crops, especially hazelnuts. Of course, it can also pose a risk to humans from time to time."
"There's starting to be evidence that this particular skunk is harmful to people who try to kill it, catch it, or dispose of it. This is because the skunk secretes a liquid when threatened. It emits a foul odor. That's why it's called "skunk." This liquid can also cause irritation. Wherever it comes into direct contact with the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes, it can cause irritation. It can cause wounds. It's also been shown to cause allergic reactions. It can cause an allergic reaction," he said.
Professor Dr. Tevfik Özlü, a researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, stated that the liquid released while attempting to exterminate a brown skunk can cause allergic reactions and irritations on the skin. "Those exposed to the odor and liquid may experience symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, postnasal drip, redness, and watering of the eyes," he said. "The insect generally doesn't bite because it has a suction system and isn't biting or poisonous. However, it can cause allergic reactions and irritation. If a skunk has entered your home or workplace, don't try to handle it. You can remove it with a vacuum cleaner, a vacuum, a napkin, or paper. However, I recommend avoiding direct contact, and especially not trying to crush or kill it. The liquid released during this time can be harmful. If the liquid released by the skunk comes into contact with your skin, face, mouth, or nose, it can cause irritation and wounds. Bacteria can attach to these wounds, and an infection can develop. However, this isn't a direct illness caused by the skunk; it will be an infection that builds on the irritation."
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