Riesgo de contagio de sarampion para un viajero chileno en 2017 / Calculating the risk of acquiring measles of chileans traveling abroad
Canals, Mauricio; Rojas, Camila; Avendaño, Luis Fidel.
Rev. méd. Chile
; 147(5): 650-657, mayo 2019. tab, graf
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en Español
| LILACS | ID: biblio-1014274
Background:
There is always a risk of importing infectious diseases when travelling abroad.Aim:
To estimate the effective risk of a Chilean of acquiring measles during a travel by countries where measles outbreaks have been reported, considering the present level of immunity in the country. Material andMethods:
Previously established mathematical models using differential equations were applied to calculate the risk of acquiring measles of people traveling to endemic areas.Results:
The probability of acquiring measles of a voyager is 8.11 x 10-8.Conclusions:
These estimations help decision making about preventive measures for travelers to endemic measles areas.
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