Work

Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Patients with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Retrospectively Identified in Korea, 2008–2013

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The incidence of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) has increased in Korea since a first report in 2013. We investigated whether SFTS existed before 2013 using real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and stored blood samples from febrile patients with thrombocytopenia. Four cases of SFTS were identified, with the earliest occurring in 2008.

Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science

DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2018.33.e319

Authors: Kye-Hyung Kim, Myung Jin Lee, Mee Kyung Ko, Eun Yup Lee, Jongyoun Yi

Institutions: Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Viral Infections and Vectors

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $690