SFTS Viral Infection Prevention and Symptoms

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Health Department provided information on SFTS viral infection, its symptoms, and prevention methods.

•SFTS (Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome), known as "Dog Tick Fever," is a viral infection carried by ticks.
•The infection can be transmitted via ticks or through contact with the blood and secretions of infected patients or animals.
•The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Health Department issued this guidance on September 15, 2026.

•On September 15, 2026, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Health Department informed the public about SFTS viral infection.
•SFTS (Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome), or "Dog Tick Fever," is a viral infection transmitted primarily by ticks.
•SFTS can also be transmitted via contact with blood or secretions from infected animals or humans.
•Symptoms to observe include high fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and potentially low platelet counts.
•Severe cases of SFTS may lead to complications.
•Prevention methods include avoiding touching or crushing ticks with bare hands and maintaining cleanliness of homes and pet living areas.
•Pet owners are advised to regularly check and remove ticks from dogs and cats and follow veterinary advice.
•Individuals with high fever and a history of tick bites or contact with tick-infested animals within the past 2 weeks should see a doctor and provide their exposure history.

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Health Department(สำนักอนามัย กรุงเทพมหานคร)

The organization providing public information on SFTS viral infection and prevention.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The location of the Health Department issuing the warning.