Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Acquired through Dog Bite, South Korea
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.
Authors
- Uh Jin Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8463-6297)
- Sook‐In Jung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1577-678X)
- Kyung Hwa Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2836-6963)
- Choon Mee Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4404-6214)
- Hyun-Uk Kwak
- Seung‐Ji Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3298-0520)
- Sung Un Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5931-5726)
- Ahrang Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6013-9843)
- Woong‐Bin Ro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7123-8436)
- Minji Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5588-5414)
- Dong‐Min Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6373-0922)
- Sarah Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2651-0338)
- Keon Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8759-7764)
- Hae Seong Jeong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3824-2629)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3108.250090
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.79