Xin-Yu Feng

The role of animals in the epidemiology and pathogenesis of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS): a scoping review

Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) is an emerging tick-borne zoonosis with a high case-fatality rate and expanding geographic range. Its persistence depends on complex cycles involving ticks and vertebrate animal hosts. A comprehensive understanding of animal roles is critical for predicting spillover r...