Malaria epidemics in Colombia, 1970-2019
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 55: e0559, 2022. tab, graf
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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.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Colombia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Colômbia
País de publicação:
Brasil