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Genomic and phylogenetic characterization of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus in companion animals in Korea, 2023-2024.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jun 2026
Lee Dong-Yeop, Lee Hong-Jae, Choi Hwi-Yeon, Park Jason S, Lee Dong-Hun
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BACKGROUND: Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) is a tick-borne Phlebovirus with high fatality rates in humans and expanding geographic distribution in East Asia. Companion animals, including dogs and cats, are increasingly recognized as susceptible hosts that may contribute to viral maintenance and spillover. However, genomic information on SFTSV strains circulating in companion animals in...
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