Epidemiological trends of scrub typhus: Global incidence and vector distribution

Na Young Ha; Gwanghun Kim; Nam Hyuk Cho

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-46859-4_17

Epidemiological trends of scrub typhus: Global incidence and vector distribution

Na Young Ha, Gwanghun Kim, Nam Hyuk Cho

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Abstract

Scrub typhus is an ancient infectious disease transmitted through the bites of infected chiggers in the Asian-Pacific region. Increase in disease burden and widespread of the infected vector species has been reported throughout the endemic region. Furthermore, recent reports of urbanization of scrub typhus suggest that this disease may have a significant impact on public health issues. Here, we reviewed the current epidemiological trends of scrub typhus based on the vector distribution and the annual incidences in several endemic countries. Continuous surveillance of the disease incidence as well as the changing ecology of the vector mites is important for the proper control of scrub typhus.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Rickettsiales
Subtitle of host publication	Biology, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, and Vaccine Development
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	373-384
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319468594
ISBN (Print)	9783319468570
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46859-4_17
State	Published - 1 Jan 2016

Keywords

Disease incidence
Epidemiological trends
Leptotrombidium
Migratory birds
Mite vector
Orientia tsutsugamushi
Scrub typhus

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