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| Serological Study on Rickettsial Infection of Wild Rodents in
Kyunggi and Kangwon Provinces in Korea |
| Luck Ju Baek, Ph.D.*, Jin-Won Song, M.D., Ki-Joon Song, M.D., Eun Young Kho, M.S.
Ki Mo Chung, B.S., and Yong Ju Lee, M.D. |
| Department of Microbiology*, The Institute for Viral Diseases, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea |
Vol.30 Num.5 (p443~449)
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Background:This study was designed to determine the seropositivity for rickettsial infection among wild rodents captured in farms of Kyunggi province and in mountains of Kangwon province in Korea.
Methods:A total of 513 wild rodents of 5 species were captured in 1997～1998. Serological evidence for rickettsial infection was obtained using Orientia tsutsugamushi antigens by indirect immunofluorescent antibody technique(IFA).
Results:168 Apodemus agrarius, 35 Microtus fortis, 3 Micromis minutus and 2 Eothenomys regulus were captured in Kyunggi province, of which 32 Apodemus agrarius, 4 Microtus fortis, 1 Micromis minutus were IF antibody positive against O. tsutsugamushi. 196 Apodemus agrarius, 77 Apodemus peninsulae and 29 Eothenomys regulus were captured in Kangwon province, of which 4 Apodemus agrarius and 5 Apodemus peninsulae were positive.
Conclusion:Seropositivity rate against O. tsutsugamushi of wild rodents captured in Kyunggi and Kangwon provinces were 19.6% and 3.0% by IFA tests, respectively. |
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Keywords : Orientia tsutsugamushi, Wild rodents, IF antibody |
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