Drivers of autochthonous and imported malaria in Spain and their relationship with meteorological variables.

ABSTRACT: Since the early twentieth century, the intensity of malaria transmission has decreased sharply worldwide, although it is still an infectious disease with a yearly estimate of 228 million cases. The aim of this study was to expand our knowledge on the main drivers of malaria in Spain. In the case of autochthonous malaria, these drivers were linked to socioeconomic and hygienic and sanitary conditions, especially in rural areas due to their close proximity to the wetlands that provide an important habitat for anopheline reproduction. In the case of imported malaria, the main drivers were associated with urban areas, a high population density and international communication nodes (e.g. airports). Another relevant aspect is that the major epidemic episodes of the twentieth century were strongl

SUBMITTER: Sousa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7885756 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature