Conclusion It provides direct evidence at molecular level for the role of chigger mite as a vector in transmission of HFRSV with theoretical and practical importance in prevention of HFRS.

• 结论研究结果为恙螨的媒介意义提供了具有分子水平的直接证据，对肾综合征出血热的流行病学和预防具有重要的理论意义和实用价值。