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Genetically Diverse Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus Circulates in Shelter and Companion Dogs in South Korea.
International journal of molecular sciences - 12 Feb 2026
Ouh In-Ohk
Abstract excerpt
Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) is a tick-borne zoonotic pathogen that continues to cause a substantial public health burden in South Korea, yet the molecular epidemiology of SFTSV in dogs, particularly shelter populations, remains poorly characterized. To address this gap, blood samples from 715 dogs, including companion and shelter animals, were collected nationwide in 2024 and...
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