Retrospective analysis of spatiotemporal variation of scrub typhus in Yunnan Province, 2006–2022
In Yunnan Province, scrub typhus is widely transmitted, with an increasing incidence, and it exhibits distinct seasonal characteristics (from June to November). The center of gravity of incidence has shifted to the south and west, with higher incidence rates observed in border regions. The risk clustering regions encompass all border prefectures. This pattern is significantly correlated with climatic factors such as average temperature, precipitation, and relative humidity. The relevant departments should strengthen the monitoring of scrub typhus, formulate prevention and control strategies, and provide health education to local residents.
Authors
- Qing Zhen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2816-4539)
- Tian Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9980-3329)
- Shuzhen Deng
- Hao Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7594-7387)
- Jiaxin Hao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2494-7819)
- Tiejun Shui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3302-2428)
- Zhuo Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9296-2738)
- Dongsheng Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1088-5423)
- Xin Han
- Shanjun Huang
- Shuyuan Yang
- Menghan Lu
Institutions
- Jilin University (CN)
- Yunnan Center for Disease Control And Prevention (CN)
- Baoshan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2024-12-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012654
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.58