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KMID : 1120220130040010004
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Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives
2013 Volume.4 No. 1 p.4 ~ p.15
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Spatial Distribution Analysis of Scrub Typhus in Korea
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Jin Hong-Sung
Chu Chae-Shin
Han Dong-Yeob
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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GIS, Korea, land category, scrub typhus, spatial analysis
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