Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Acquired through Dog Bite, South Korea

Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Acquired through Dog Bite, South Korea

A veterinary technician in South Korea contracted severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus from a dog bite. Molecular evidence, including PCR sequencing, supports dog-to-human transmission. The case underscores the zoonotic risks posed by companion animals and highlights the importance of...

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Main Authors: Uh Jin Kim, Hae Seong Jeong, Keon Kim, Ahrang Lee, Minji Kim, Sarah Kim, Sung Un Shin, Seung-Ji Kang, Sook In Jung, Hyungjun Kwak, Woong-Bin Ro, Choon-Mee Kim, Dong-Min Kim, Kyung-Hwa Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2025-08-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome
viruses
Dabie bandavirus
zoonoses
transmission
dog
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/31/8/25-0090_article
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Summary:A veterinary technician in South Korea contracted severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus from a dog bite. Molecular evidence, including PCR sequencing, supports dog-to-human transmission. The case underscores the zoonotic risks posed by companion animals and highlights the importance of preventive measures.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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