Study of the epidemiological behavior of malaria in the Darien Region, Panama. 2015-2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria is endemic in Darién and an assessment of the different factors affecting its epidemiology is crucial for the development of adequate strategies of surveillance, prevention, and disease control. The objective of this study was to determine the main characteristics of the epidemiological behavior of malaria in the Darien region.

Methods

This research was comprised of a retrospective analysis to determine the incidence and malaria distribution in the Darien region from 2015 to 2017. We evaluated malaria indicators, disease distribution, incidence (by age group and sex), diagnostic methods, treatment, and control measures. In addition, we examined the cross-border migration activity and its possible contribution to the maintenance and distribution of malaria.

SUBMITTER: Caceres Carrera L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6857920 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature