Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Severe fever with low platelets found in Korean cats after tick bites
By Han, Sun-Woo et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2022·Research Institute for Veterinary Science and College of Veterinary Medicine, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Confirmed cases of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome in companion cats with a history of tick exposure in the Republic of Korea.
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Plain-English summary
Four cats in South Korea were diagnosed with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), a tick-borne disease, after showing symptoms like loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), and low blood cell counts. This is the first time certain strains of the SFTS virus have been identified in cats in this region. The study suggests that jaundice could be a key sign for pet owners to watch for if their cat has been exposed to ticks. Treatment details were not specified, but early recognition of symptoms is crucial for better outcomes.
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Abstract
Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is a zoonotic disease, and its clinical information and prevalence are important. This study was conducted on 22 feline patients from the Republic of Korea (ROK), suspected to suffer from a tick-borne disease. Four cats were positive for SFTS, and genotypes B-1, B-3, D, and F were identified. Clinical symptoms, such as anorexia, jaundice, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and hyperbilirubinemia, were detected. This is the first report of SFTS virus genotypes B-1, D, and F from cats in the ROK. Moreover, our results suggest that jaundice may be an indicator of SFTS in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36259102/