Total number of scrub typhus cases in South Korea 2001-2019
In 2019, there were 4,005 recorded cases of scrub typhus in South Korea. This represents a decrease compared to the previous years, where case numbers were more than twice as high. Scrub typhus is transmitted by mites, and is classified as a Group III infectious disease in South Korea, meaning that is must be reported to health authorities upon diagnosis. Group III infectious diseases are subject to ongoing monitoring, as there is the potential for sporadic outbreaks.
