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Analysis of Factors Related to Regional Occurrence Distribution of Scrub Typhus: 2012~2016

우리나라 쯔쯔가무시증의 지역적 발생분포와 관련된 요인 분석: 2012~2016년

  • Seo, Choong Won (Division of Control for Zoonotic and Vector Borne Disease, Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • 서충원 (질병관리본부 인수공통감염병관리과)
  • Received : 2019.11.02
  • Accepted : 2019.11.14
  • Published : 2019.12.31
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Abstract

Scrub typhus is a fever-related disease that is commonly diagnosed during the autumn season. The number of patients affected by this disease continues to increase every year. However, the cause of the disease and the regional differences of its incidence are poorly understood. This study examined the epidemiological features and regional differences in the incidence of scrub typhus. The monthly incidence of cases from all reports rose to more than 90% during the fall season (October~December). Based on the analysis of the 18,851 cases in the epidemiological investigation, 14,777 (78.4%) and 4,074 (21.6%) cases occurred in high and low occurrence areas, respectively. Moreover, there were more female cases than male cases (males: 7,233 [38.4%]; females: 11,618 [61.6%]; P< 0.001). The clinical symptoms, including fever, chills, myalgia, and eschar of the body, were noted in 16,688 (89.1%), 11,533 (61.2%),11,439 (60.7%), and 6,005 (45.4%) cases, respectively. The incidence rates were higher for Gyeongnam, Jeonam, Jeonbuk, and Chungnam provinces. The areas with a high occurrence of scrub typhus were consistent with the areas experiencing a high distribution of Leptotrombidium scutellare. The incidence of scrub typhus has been rising owing to the increasing population of ticks due to global warming and increased agricultural and outdoor activities. Thus, continuous management of patients and preventive environmental measures are needed to control this disease.

쯔쯔가무시증은 가을철 대표적인 발열성 질환으로 매년 환자가 지속적으로 증가하고 있지만, 환자 발생 및 지역적으로 차이가 생기는 원인은 연구가 부족한 실정이다. 이 연구에서는 고발생 지역과 저발생 지역에서 발생하는 환자의 역학적 특성과 지역적 발생 차이를 분석하였다. 2012~2016년 신고된 환자 47,717명을 대상으로 연도별, 월별, 지역별, 인구 10만 명당 발생률을 Microsoft Excel 2013과 지리정보분석시스템을 이용하여 분석하였고, 확진 환자 18,851명의 역학적 특성을 분석하였다. 월별 환자 발생은 가을철인 10~12월이 전체 신고의 90% 이상으로 높았다. 역학조사서 18,851명을 분석한 결과 다발생 지역은 14,777명(78.4%), 저발생 지역은 4,074명(21.6%), 성별은 남자 7,233명(38.4%)보다 여자가 11,618명(61.6%)으로 더 많았다(P<0.001). 임상증상은 발열이 16,688건(89.1%), 오한은 11,533건(61.2%), 근육통은 11,439명(60.7%) 순이었다. 가피(Eschar)는 몸통(어깨, 겨드랑이, 가슴, 복부, 허리) 부위가 6,005건(45.4%)으로 가장 많았고, 인구 10만 명당 환자발생 지역 중 고발생 지역은 경남, 전남, 전북, 충남 지역 순이다. 이 연구는 고발생 지역과 저발생 지역의 차이를 분석하였고, 고발생 지역은 활순털진드기의 분포 지역과 일치하였다. 쯔쯔가무시증은 온난화로 인한 털진드기의 증가와 농작업 및 야외활동의 증가가 예상되므로 환자 및 환경의 지속적인 관리 강화가 필요하다.

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