Mapping Zika virus infection using geographical information systems in Tolima, Colombia, 2015-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Geographical information systems (GIS) have been extensively used for the development of epidemiological maps of tropical diseases, however not yet specifically for Zika virus (ZIKV) infection.

Methods

Surveillance case data of the ongoing epidemics of ZIKV in the Tolima department, Colombia (2015-2016) were used to estimate cumulative incidence rates (cases/100,000 pop.) to develop the first maps in the department and its municipalities, including detail for the capital, Ibagué. The GIS software used was Kosmo Desktop 3.0RC1®. Two thematic maps were developed according to municipality and communes incidence rates.

Results

Up to March 5, 2016, 4,094 cases of ZIKV were reported in Tolima, for cumulated rates of 289.9 cases/100,000 pop. (7.95% of the country).

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez-Morales AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4837980 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature