Scrub Typhus in Mainland China, 2006–2012: The Need for Targeted Public Health Interventions.

This article provides an overview of a study on the incidence and distribution of scrub typhus in mainland China from 2006 to 2012. Scrub typhus is a bacterial infection transmitted by chigger mites, primarily found in areas where infected rodents are present. The study found a total of 27,391 confirmed cases of scrub typhus during the study period, with a higher incidence among females in 2011 and 2012. The disease was most prevalent among individuals aged 60-69 and farmers had a higher incidence compared to non-farmers. The study emphasizes the need for targeted public health interventions to control and prevent scrub typhus outbreaks in China. [Extracted from the article]