恙虫病是由恙虫病立克次体(Rickettsiatsutsugamushi)所引起的一种自然疫源性疾病,以鼠类等为储存宿主,经恙螨幼虫的叮咬而传播。本病与军队关系很大,当进入流行区未做好预防工作时,可在短期内大批发病。因此,了解本病的流行特点,及时采取预防措施,对加强战备、保障部队战斗力有着重要的意义。 Tsutsugamushi disease is a naturally foci disease caused by Rickettsiatsutsugamushi, which is transmitted by the bites of chigger mite larvae. The disease has a great relationship with the army, when entering the epidemic area is not well prepared to prevent a large number of diseases in the short term. Therefore, knowing the epidemic characteristics of this disease and adopting timely preventive measures are of great significance to strengthening combat readiness and ensuring the combat effectiveness of the armed forces.