Tropical Diseases in Okinawa: Overview and Emerging Infectious Diseases.

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine Pub Date : 2024-05-07 DOI:10.1177/10806032241249995

Yuki Itani, Yuki Moriyama, Evan Ewers, David Samaha, Benjamin Drew, Joshua A Kotler, Takashi Nagata, Scott Hughey

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Abstract

Okinawa prefecture is at risk for emerging infectious diseases due to its subtropical climate and its location within the Indo-Pacific region. Understanding the existing vectors and infectious agents contextualizes current threats, guides treatment, and informs prevention, and may be of unique concern in the setting of complex emergencies.

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冲绳的热带病：概述和新发传染病。

冲绳县因其亚热带气候和地处印度洋-太平洋地区而面临新发传染病的风险。了解现有的病媒和传染病原可为当前的威胁提供背景资料、指导治疗并为预防提供信息，在复杂的紧急情况下可能具有独特的意义。

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Wilderness & Environmental Medicine 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

2.10

自引率

7.10%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

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