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- Chinese researchers identified a new tick-borne virus, Asian Longhorned Tick Nairovirus (ALTNV), in China.
- ALTNV was found in 10.4% of 3,163 patients with tick-bite exposure.
- Co-infection with ALTNV and Dabie bandavirus raised respiratory and kidney complications, killing 7 patients (18.4%).
- ALTNV alone caused flu-like symptoms, fatigue, gastrointestinal issues and thrombocytopenia, without severe bleeding or death.
- Researchers urged better differential diagnosis in SFTS-endemic areas and recommended protective clothing, repellents, skin checks.
