“Even suffered memory loss”... ‘Jing Man’ Hwang Chul-soon develops meningitis after contracting Tsutsugamushi disease

[Financial News]  Fitness athlete Hwang Chul-soon, who appeared as “Jing Man” on tvN’s “Comedy Big League,” said he contracted Tsutsugamushi disease and experienced meningitis and memory loss. He said he lost 12 kg during about two weeks of inpatient treatment and has stopped exercising for further tests even after being discharged.
On the 10th, Hwang posted on social media: “While traveling with my dog, I contracted a tick virus called tsutsugamushi and was hospitalized for two weeks with meningitis and memory loss.”
Hwang, who said he lost 12 kg during his hospital stay, said he also underwent tissue and bone marrow tests after being discharged.
“I lost 12 kg, and after being discharged, they removed a piece of my pelvic bone for a tissue test. Now I’m banned from exercising and using the sauna for another two weeks! After the bone marrow test, I’m banned from exercising for an additional month! At this rate, it’s clearly a conspiracy between the hospital and the government to force me into retirement,” he said, explaining that he would be unable to exercise for the time being.
Even so, Hwang expressed his determination to return to exercise. He added, “It seems the world still doesn’t know I’m a phoenix. I can’t even imagine how much stronger I’ll become. Heh...”
Scrub typhus is an acute febrile infectious disease caused by the bite of larval trombiculid mites infected with Orientia tsutsugamushi. It is caused by bacteria, not a virus, and its main symptoms include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and rash.
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said chigger mite activity has recently increased and advised people to wear long clothing to reduce skin exposure and use mite repellent when doing farm work or engaging in outdoor activities. After spending time outdoors, people should wash their clothes and check their bodies for bite marks. If they develop suspected symptoms such as fever or a rash, they should promptly seek medical attention.
Hwang is reportedly the active fitness athlete with the most awards, and became well known for appearing as “Jing Man” on tvN’s “Comedy Big League.”
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