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KMID : 1137920210460030162
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Journal of Agricultral Medicine & Community Health
2021 Volume.46 No. 3 p.162 ~ p.170
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Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome among the Korea National Park Service Workers
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Kim Dong-Hwi
Kim Kye-Hyung
Yi Jong-Youn
Ko Mee-Kyung
Park Sung-Jun
Yoo Seok-Ju
Lee Kwan
Park Ji-Hyuk
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study was carried out to understand the seroprevalence and risk factors for severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) among the Korea National Park Service (KNPS) workers.
Methods: We used the stored serum samples (763) and survey results collected from the previous investigation on scrub typhus and Lyme disease among the KNPS workers during 2016-2017. The serum samples were analyzed by double-antigen sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, which was used to test the total antibody including IgG and IgM.
Results: The SFTS seroprevalence among the KNPS worrkers was 1.4%. In multivariate logistic analysis, the national park exploration programs (odds ratio, 3.48; 95% confidence interval, 1.01-12.01) was significantly associated with the seroprevalence of SFTS.
Conclusion: This study was the first serological study of SFTS among forestry workers in South Korea.
Although the KNPS workers are at a high-risk group of SFTS, the prevention activities related to the working environment and habit was insufficient. Thus, systematic prevention education and training for the KNPS workers need to be strengthened.
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KEYWORD
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Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome, seroprevalence, risk factors, Korea National Park Service (KNPS) workers
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