[Eco-geographic landscapes of natural plague foci in China I. Eco-geographic landscapes of natural plague foci]

Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi. 2011 Dec;32(12):1232-6.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To study the eco-geographic landscapes of natural plague foci, in China.

Methods: According to the surveillance records on plague epidemics and the eco-geographic landscapes of natural plague foci based on the county level, the criterion for classifying the ecological geographic zone of Chinese natural plague foci was established.

Results: 12 types and 19 subtypes of eco-geographic landscapes on Chinese natural plague foci were identified.

Conclusion: Scientific basis for Chinese natural plague foci classification was provided.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • China / epidemiology
  • Disease Reservoirs / statistics & numerical data*
  • Ecosystem
  • Geographic Mapping*
  • Plague / epidemiology*