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

Abstract

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 virus, even in urban centers.

Keywords

• severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus
• SFTS
• SFTSV
• vector-borne infections
• viruses
• phleboviruses