Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome among the Korea National Park Service Workers
10.5393/JAMCH.2021.46.3.162
- Author:
Dong-Hwi KIM
1
;
Kye-Hyung KIM
;
Jongyoun YI
;
Mee Kyung KO
;
Sung-Jun PARK
;
Seok-Ju YOO
;
Kwan LEE
;
Ji-Hyuk PARK
Author Information
1. Gyeongbuk Center for Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, Andong, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Articles
- From:Journal of Agricultural Medicine & Community Health
2021;46(3):162-170
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Objectives:This study was carried out to understand the seroprevalence and risk factors for severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) among the Korea National Park Service (KNPS) workers.
Methods:We used the stored serum samples (763) and survey results collected from the previous investigation on scrub typhus and Lyme disease among the KNPS workers during 2016-2017. The serum samples were analyzed by double-antigen sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, which was used to test the total antibody including IgG and IgM.
Results:The SFTS seroprevalence among the KNPS worrkers was 1.4%. In multivariate logistic analysis, the national park exploration programs (odds ratio, 3.48; 95% confidence interval, 1.01-12.01) was significantly associated with the seroprevalence of SFTS.
Conclusion:This study was the first serological study of SFTS among forestry workers in South Korea. Although the KNPS workers are at a high-risk group of SFTS, the prevention activities related to the working environment and habit was insufficient. Thus, systematic prevention education and training for the KNPS workers need to be strengthened.
