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

IF 6.6 2区医学 Q1 IMMUNOLOGY

Emerging Infectious Diseases Pub Date : 2025-07-18 DOI:10.3201/eid3108.250090

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

引用次数: 0

Abstract

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.

查看原文本刊更多论文

通过狗咬获得的严重发热伴血小板减少综合征，韩国

韩国一名兽医技术人员因被狗咬伤而感染了伴有血小板减少综合征病毒的严重发热。包括PCR测序在内的分子证据支持狗与人之间的传播。该病例强调了伴侣动物带来的人畜共患风险，并强调了预防措施的重要性。

本文章由计算机程序翻译，如有差异，请以英文原文为准。

求助全文

约1分钟内获得全文求助全文

来源期刊

Emerging Infectious Diseases 医学-传染病学

CiteScore

17.30

自引率

1.70%

发文量

505

审稿时长

1 months

期刊介绍： Emerging Infectious Diseases is a monthly open access journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The primary goal of this peer-reviewed journal is to advance the global recognition of both new and reemerging infectious diseases, while also enhancing our understanding of the underlying factors that contribute to disease emergence, prevention, and elimination. Targeted towards professionals in the field of infectious diseases and related sciences, the journal encourages diverse contributions from experts in academic research, industry, clinical practice, public health, as well as specialists in economics, social sciences, and other relevant disciplines. By fostering a collaborative approach, Emerging Infectious Diseases aims to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue and address the multifaceted challenges posed by infectious diseases.