Epidemiological Characteristics of Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
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Issued Date
2025-05-01
Resource Type
ISSN
00029637
eISSN
14761645
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-105004641032
Pubmed ID
39965218
Journal Title
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Volume
112
Issue
5
Start Page
956
End Page
962
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Vol.112 No.5 (2025) , 956-962
Suggested Citation
Charoensakulchai S., Matsuno K., Nakayama E.E., Shioda T., Imad H.A. Epidemiological Characteristics of Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Vol.112 No.5 (2025) , 956-962. 962. doi:10.4269/ajtmh.24-0616 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/110245
Title
Epidemiological Characteristics of Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
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Abstract
Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is an emerging infectious disease primarily reported in Asia. This review aims to summarize studies on the epidemiological characteristics of SFTS. Literature from PubMed and Scopus was searched up to February 14, 2024. A total of 76 articles were eligible. Infections were reported in China, Japan, South Korea, and several other countries in Asia. The incidence of SFTS has been rising and reported from new areas across Asia. The incidence rate was highest in China, ranging from fewer than 0.1 to 4.2 cases per 100,000 population and reaching up to 127.6 cases per 100,000 population in some areas. Most cases occurred between April and December. Elderly farmers and veterinarians were the most affected group. Key epidemiological factors included direct contact with animals, outdoor work, vegetation near homes, rural or hilly residency, tick bites, and direct contact with blood or saliva from infected animals or humans.