Osong Public Health Res Perspect.
2013 Feb;4(1):4-15. 10.1016/j.phrp.2012.12.007.
Spatial Distribution Analysis of Scrub Typhus in Korea
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- 1Department of Mathematics, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, .
- 2Division of Epidemic Intelligence Service, Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Osong, .
- 3Department of Marine and Civil Engineering, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, .
- KMID: 2518053
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2012.12.007
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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