The Spatiotemporal Epidemiology and Influencing Factor Analysis of Leptospirosis - Anhui Province, China, 2004-2023.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Leptospirosis has historically been a severe public health concern across multiple Chinese provinces. Despite an overall decline in incidence in recent years, the disease continues to exhibit fluctuations and occasionally triggers localized outbreaks. This study aimed to characterize the demographic and spatiotemporal patterns of leptospirosis in Anhui Province - a historically significant epidemic region - from 2004 to 2023, to investigate potential climatic and environmental risk factors, and to identify critical targets for disease prevention and control.

Methods

Spatiotemporal cluster analysis was conducted using SaTScan software. Spearman correlation analysis was performed using SPSS to examine the short-term lagged effects of rainfall, temperature, and nor

SUBMITTER: Lian Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11986448 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature