Spatial Distribution Analysis of Scrub Typhus in Korea

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Journal Osong Public Health Res Perspect

Specialty Public Health

Date 2013 Oct 26

PMID 24159523

Citations 11

Authors

Hong Sung Jin

Chaeshin Chu

Dong Yeob Han

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Abstract

Objective: This study analyzes the spatial distribution of scrub typhus in Korea.

Methods: A spatial distribution of Orientia tsutsugamushi occurrence using a geographic information system (GIS) is presented, and analyzed by means of spatial clustering and correlations.

Results: The provinces of Gangwon-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do show a low incidence throughout the year. Some districts have almost identical environmental conditions of scrub typhus incidence. The land use change of districts does not directly affect the incidence rate.

Conclusion: GIS analysis shows the spatial characteristics of scrub typhus. This research can be used to construct a spatial-temporal model to understand the epidemic tsutsugamushi.

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