Age-related disparities in clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

The exploration of age-related clinical characteristics and prognosis of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) has not been extensively addressed in current research. This study aimed to analyze the differences in clinical features and outcomes of SFTS patients across various age groups.

Methods

Patients were assigned to four groups: those aged ≤ 54 years, those aged 55-64 years, those aged 65-74 years, and those aged ≥ 75 years. Then, their clinical data were compared.

Results

A total of 253 patients diagnosed with SFTS were retrospectively included. Compared with patients aged < 65 years, patients aged ≥ 65 years had higher serum levels of laboratory parameters indicating liver, kidney, heart, and coagulation system injury, as well as

SUBMITTER: Zhang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12604809 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature