Serologic Evidence of Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus and Related Viruses in Pakistan

Emerg Infect Dis. 2020 Jul;26(7):1513-1516. doi: 10.3201/eid2607.190611.

Abstract

We describe the seroprevalence of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) and the association of antibody occurrence with location, sex, and age among the human population in Pakistan. Our results indicate substantial activity of SFTSV and SFTSV-related viruses in this country.

Keywords: Neutralizing antibodies; Pakistan; SFTSV; SFTSV-related viruses; seroprevalence; severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome; viruses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bunyaviridae Infections* / epidemiology
  • China
  • Humans
  • Pakistan / epidemiology
  • Phlebovirus* / genetics
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies
  • Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome*