甲醇中毒与受污染的饮料相关联,一年中在亚洲杀死了500多名旅行者。
Methanol poisoning, linked to contaminated drinks, has killed over 500 travelers in Asia in a year.
甲醇中毒已成为旅行者严重关切的一个问题,特别是在亚洲,去年亚洲发生了64起事件,影响到1 400多人,造成500多人死亡。
Methanol poisoning has become a serious concern for travelers, especially in Asia, where 64 incidents in the past year have affected over 1,400 people and caused more than 500 deaths.
甲醇是一种有毒酒精,有时被添加到饮料中以降低成本。
Methanol, a toxic alcohol, is sometimes added to drinks to cut costs.
为避免中毒,旅行者只应在有声望的地方饮酒,避免自制或廉价饮料,并检查Smartraveller.gov.au等网站的安全最新情况。
To avoid poisoning, travelers should drink only at reputable places, avoid homemade or cheap drinks, and check websites like smartraveller.gov.au for safety updates.
可能模仿宿醉的症状包括视力丧失和癫痫,如果怀疑需要紧急医疗护理。
Symptoms, which can mimic a hangover, include vision loss and seizures, and urgent medical attention is needed if suspected.