1. Spatial Distribution Analysis of Scrub Typhus in Korea.
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Jin, Hong Sung, Chu, Chaeshin, and Han, Dong Yeob
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SPATIAL variation ,TSUTSUGAMUSHI disease ,GEOGRAPHIC information systems ,DISEASE incidence ,EPIDEMICS - Abstract
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. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2013
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