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What is severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome?
Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome is an emerging tick-borne viral disease reported mainly in East Asia that can cause fever, gastrointestinal symptoms and low platelet and white-cell counts.
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An illness requiring specialist care
SFTS virus is associated with ticks including Haemaphysalis longicornis. The clinical picture is not specific enough for self-diagnosis.
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Tell clinicians about recent rural activity, tick bites, animal contact and contact with an ill person's fluids. Public-health procedures vary by country.