Geographic distribution of Orientia tsutsugamushi strains on chigger mites in the Republic of Korea (2021–2023)
Our results demonstrate that the predominant O. tsutsugamushi strains in the ROK are Karp-related, with each strain being geographically separate. Changes in the geographic distribution, transmission routes, and other aspects of mite-borne diseases due to globalization and climate change will require continued surveillance and further research for prevention and control.
Authors
- Hee Il Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1636-0639)
- Byung‐Eon Noh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4240-1309)
- Hyeon Seung Lee
- Hyun‐Woo Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3363-6067)
Institutions
- Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2025-05-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06839-3
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.05
Funders
- Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency
- Jeju National University
- Chonnam National University
- Chungbuk National University
- Chungnam National University
- Kosin University
- Kyungpook National University
- Yonsei University
- Sahmyook University
- Incheon National University
- Gachon University