Secondary transmission of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome in a hospital setting in Republic of Korea: a retrospective observational study of personal protective equipment use and infection risk factors

Seongwoo Park; Hye Young Lee; Jeong-Ran Kwon; Yuna Kim

doi:10.24171/j.phrp.2025.0481

April 7, 2026Osong Public Health and Research PerspectivesOpen Access

Secondary transmission of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome in a hospital setting in Republic of Korea: a retrospective observational study of personal protective equipment use and infection risk factors

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Key Points

The aim is to examine how severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) was transmitted in a hospital setting, focusing on PPE use.
Conducted a retrospective observational study in a hospital
Analysed PPE usage during aerosol-generating procedures
Investigated factors related to infection transmission
Evidence of SFTS transmission within the hospital environment
Inadequate PPE use identified as a key facilitator of infection
Emphasis on the need for strict adherence to PPE protocols

Implication

Retrospective observational study highlights infection risks from PPE inadequacies during procedures.

Abstract

This study provides molecular and epidemiological evidence of nosocomial SFTS transmission. Inadequate PPE use during aerosol-generating procedures likely facilitated infection, underscoring the importance of strict adherence to PPE protocols and reinforced infection control practices.

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Secondary transmission of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome in a hospital setting in Republic of Korea: a retrospective observational study of personal protective equipment use and infection risk factors

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Secondary transmission of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome in a hospital setting in Republic of Korea: a retrospective observational study of personal protective equipment use and infection risk factors

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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