Malaria epidemics in Colombia, 1970-2019
Rodríguez, Julio Cesar Padilla; Olivera, Mario Javier; Herrera, María Cristina Padilla; Abril, Edwin Pachón.
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 55: e0559, 2022. tab, graf
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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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