Geographic distribution of Orientia tsutsugamushi strains on chigger mites in the Republic of Korea (2021–2023)

Abstract Background Scrub typhus is caused by the larvae of chigger mites infected with Orientia tsutsugamushi, and many cases are reported globally. The virulence and prevalence of O. tsutsugamushi varies depending on the strain and region. Understanding the geographic distribution of O. tsutsugamu...

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Main Authors: Hyeon Seung Lee, Byung-Eon Noh, Hyunwoo Kim, Heeil Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06839-3
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