Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives

Original Article

Spatial Distribution Analysis of Scrub Typhus in Korea: Hong Sung Jin, Chaeshin Chu, Dong Yeob Han; Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2013;4(1):4-15. Published online February 28, 2013; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2012.12.007

Abstract PDF: 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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