Malaria epidemics in Colombia, 1970-2019

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. Data from 1979-2019 were collected from the National Public Health Surveillance System. The d...

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Published in:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical 2022, Vol.55, p.e05592021-e05592021
Main Authors: Rodríguez, Julio Cesar Padilla, Olivera, Mario Javier, Herrera, María Cristina Padilla, Abril, Edwin Pachón
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Colombia
Colombia - epidemiology
Disease Outbreaks
Epidemics
Epidemiology
Humans
Malaria
Malaria - epidemiology
Public Health Surveillance
Short Communication
TROPICAL MEDICINE
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Summary: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. Data from 1979-2019 were collected from the National Public Health Surveillance System. The data was tabulated and pertinent descriptive analyses were carried out. Fifteen malaria outbreaks and approximately five-year-long epidemic cycles were observed in Colombia during the study period. 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.
ISSN:0037-8682
1678-9849
1678-9849
DOI:10.1590/0037-8682-0559-2021