| 英文摘要 |
Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) is an emerging tick-borne virus that has attracted global attention since its discovery in China in 2009. The virus has spread rapidly across South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and several Southeast Asian countries. In nature, SFTSV is primarily maintained in ticks and transmitted to various animal hosts via tick bites. In addition to zoonotic transmission via exposure to the blood or bodily fluids of infected animals, human-to-human transmission can also occur through direct contact with infected blood. Consequently, healthcare workers and professionals in animal-related occupations are considered high-risk groups. Since 2019, Taiwan has reported both human and animal SFTSV infections, with viral RNA detected in ruminants, companion animals, and ticks, indicating an established natural transmission cycle. The clinical manifestations of SFTSV are nonspecific, and no approved vaccines or specific antiviral treatments are currently available, posing considerable challenges for diagnosis, disease control, and surveillance. This article adopts the One Health perspective to summarize the current understanding of SFTSV epidemiology, host and vector ecology, clinical characteristics, and transmission risks in humans. It also highlights the recent progress in the development of vaccines and diagnostic tools, underscoring the importance of proactive cross-species surveillance and interdisciplinary collaboration to mitigate the threat of this emerging zoonotic disease. |