Analysis of the Epidemiological Situation in Natural Foci of Siberian Tick-Borne Typhus in the Territory of the Minusinsk Basin (Krasnoyarsk Territory and the Republic of Khakassia)

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Assessment of incidence rates of Siberian tick-borne typhus in the Minusinsk Basin highlights epidemic hazards.

The average incidence rate of Siberian tick-borne typhus in the Minusinsk Basin is 11.8 per 100,000 population.
Peak STT cases occur in May and June, linked to seasonal activity of the tick Dermacentor nuttalli.
Analysis employed the PCR method, confirming Rickettsia DNA in 79.2% of the studied ticks.
Epidemic risks emerged from high Dermacentor nuttalli activity and virulent Rickettsia strains, highlighting public health concerns.

Shtrek et al. (2025) studied this question.

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