title: Spatial distribution analysis of scrub typhus in Korea.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study analyzes the spatial distribution of scrub typhus in Korea.
  
  
  METHODS
  A spatial distribution of Orientia tsutsugamushi occurrence using a geographic information system (GIS) is presented, and analyzed by means of spatial clustering and correlations.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The provinces of Gangwon-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do show a low incidence throughout the year. Some districts have almost identical environmental conditions of scrub typhus incidence. The land use change of districts does not directly affect the incidence rate.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  GIS analysis shows the spatial characteristics of scrub typhus. This research can be used to construct a spatial-temporal model to understand the epidemic tsutsugamushi.
authors.affiliation: Department of Mathematics, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea .
authors.forename: Hong Sung
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Jin
authors.forename: Chaeshin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.forename: Dong Yeob
authors.initials: DY
authors.lastname: Han
keywords: GIS; Korea; land category; scrub typhus; spatial analysis