Spatio-temporal distribution of Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya in Cali, Colombia: 2014-2016

Fuertes-Bucheli, José F. Y Pérez-Arizabaleta, Gladys Y Quiroz-Caicedo, Andrea Y Olaya, Robin A. Y León-Giraldo, Hoover O. Y Pacheco-López, Robinson (2024) Spatio-temporal distribution of Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya in Cali, Colombia: 2014-2016. Universidad y Salud, 26 (3). A19-A26. ISSN 2389-7066

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Introduction: Emerging and re-emerging arboviral infections have become a public health challenge in the Americas due to their epidemic potential. Objective: To determine the spatio-temporal distribution of the dengue, Zika, and chikungunya viruses during an epidemic period in Cali, Colombia. Materials and methods: Multi-method descriptive ecological and exploratory study of confirmed and suspected cases reported to the epidemiological surveillance system between 2014 and 2016. Results: 40,168 cases were analyzed, and it was found that dengue was the most frequent arboviral infection (59.2 %). The most affected individuals were women (65 %) and those with a mean age of 34.5 years. Although arboviral infections spread out throughout the city, the three diseases were concentrated in significant groups located at the center-east and northeast areas of Cali (p<0.01; z=-203.7). Conclusions: This study identified critical zones for the three arboviral infections, which are located in areas with low socioeconomic status. Likewise, the results suggest that in addition to eco-epidemiological and bio-psychosocial factors, temperature, precipitation, and the aedic index may play an important role in the spatio-temporal behavior of these diseases. A multidisciplinary and collaborative approach is necessary, which must involve communities and authorities to implement effective control strategies, especially during epidemic periods.

Tipo de Elemento:	Artículo
Palabras Clave:	Vector borne diseases; arbovirus infections; disease outbreaks; space-time clustering
Asunto:	R Medicina > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Division:	Revistas > Revista Universidad y Salud
Depósito de Usuario:	Rev. Universidad y Salud UDENAR
Fecha Deposito:	18 Nov 2024 19:58
Ultima Modificación:	18 Nov 2024 19:58
URI:	http://sired.udenar.edu.co/id/eprint/15655

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