Epidemiological, clinical, and virological characterizations of Yezo virus infections, an emerging tick-borne orthonairovirus disease in Japan.

Key Points

• This research aims to characterize Yezo virus infections through clinical and virological assessments.
• Conducted epidemiological analysis of Yezo virus infections
• Utilized molecular and serological diagnostics
• Developed case definitions and diagnostic frameworks
• Identified key characteristics of Yezo virus infections
• Emphasized the need for combined diagnostic approaches
• Proposed frameworks for improved disease surveillance

Abstract