ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological characteristics of cases with fever and thrombocytopenia syndrome(SFTS) and provide the basis for the formulation of prevention and control measures for the disease in Yongkang City.

MethodsDescribing epidemiology and case investigation were conducted.

ResultsThe patient lived in a hilly area where there was a suitable environment for the survival of ticks, and the dogs raised at home had a vector parasitic cricket.There was a history of field operations during the incubation period. The patient had no clear history of insect bites, yet with a habit of helping dogs to arrest ticks with hands.The blood sample of the patient was detected by PCR virus nucleic acid test.The result was that the fever was combined with thrombocytopenia.The nucleic acid of Bunia virus was positive.Based on the clinical performance of the case and the results of the laboratory examination, the case was diagnosed as SFTS.No additional cases were found.

ConclusionAt present, there have not been effective drugs and vaccines for SFTS; therefore, it is imperative to take comprehensive preventive and control measures against it.