The Spatio-Temporal Pattern of Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever, Khon Kaen Province, Thailand During 2008 – 2017

Abstract

Background: Dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a major problem in public health of the world and in tropical area especially Africa and South-East Asia. An endemic area of DHF in Thailand has begun since DHF in Khon Kaen province increased and transmitted into all areas. This study examined the spatio temporal pattern of DHF incidence in Khon Kaen during 2008-2017. Method: DHF data were obtained from Bereau of Vector Borne Disease, Khon Kaen province during 2008 – 2017 were geo-code at sub-district level. The data were acquired a space-time with elevated proportions of DHF incidence rate. The spatio-temporal technique analysis were conducted for a DHF transmission. Result: The DHF outbreak in Khon Kaen province, Thailand were decrease in every year but DHF was shifted from urban areas to rural areas. The spatial clustering analysis were identified the risk areas in the district that closed Nakhon Ratchasima province and shifted to Udon Thani province in 2015. Conclusion: The DHF clustered map is one of the best measurement for identified a risk area for surveillance. It has been an effectiveness prevention and controlling plan and allocated a resources of DHF.