Malaria epidemics in Colombia, 1970-2019
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 55: e0559, 2022. tab, graf
Artículo
en Inglés
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LILACS-Express
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-1376341
Biblioteca responsable:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
Malaria has unstable transmission in Colombia and has variable endemic-epidemic patterns. This study describes the epidemiological characteristics of malaria epidemics registered in Colombia from 1970-2019.Methods:
Data from 1979-2019 were collected from the National Public Health Surveillance System. The data was tabulated and pertinent descriptive analyses were carried out.Results:
Fifteen malaria outbreaks and approximately five-year-long epidemic cycles were observed in Colombia during the study period.Conclusions:
Malaria epidemics in Colombia present a five-yearly transmission pattern, mainly due to the increased vulnerability produced by seasonal population migrations in receptive areas with active transmission.
Texto completo:
Disponible
Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Contexto en salud:
Enfermedades Desatendidas
Problema de salud:
Malária
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Enfermedades Desatendidas
Base de datos:
LILACS
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Colombia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Colombia
Institución/País de afiliación:
Red Gestión de Conocimiento/CO
