Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus Infection, Thailand, 2019–2020

Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus Infection, Thailand, 2019–2020

Infection with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) virus, which can cause hemorrhagic febrile illness, is often transmitted by ticks. We identified 3 patients with SFTS in or near Bangkok, Thailand. Our results underscore a need for heightened awareness by clinicians of possible SFTS...

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Main Authors: Patthaya Rattanakomol, Sarawut Khongwichit, Piyada Linsuwanon, Keun Hwa Lee, Sompong Vongpunsawad, Yong Poovorawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022-12-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus
SFTS
SFTSV
vector-borne infections
viruses
phleboviruses
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/28/12/22-1183_article

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