Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (Dabie bandavirus infection)

Abstract

This paper introduced the diagnosis and treatment of a case of severe Dabie bandavirus infection. The disease is called severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS). The disease is an acute natural epidemic disease. The disease is usually endemic in mountainous and hilly areas, in summer and autumn. Most often associated with tick bites. The main clinical manifestations of SFTS are fever, leukopenia and/or thrombocytopenia, lymphadenopathy, fatigue and gastrointestinal symptoms. The most of the prognosis is good. Aged, with underlying diseases or delay seeking medical attention, the disease can progress to a severe state. In severe cases, death can result from multiple organ failure.