Geographical information system (GIS) modeling territory receptivity to strengthen entomological surveillance: Anopheles (Nyssorhynchus) case study in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

Geographical information system (GIS) modeling territory receptivity to strengthen entomological surveillance: Anopheles (Nyssorhynchus) case study in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

Abstract Background Extra-Amazonian malaria mortality is 60 times higher than the Amazon malaria mortality. Imported cases correspond to approximately 90% of extra-Amazonian cases. Imported malaria could be a major problem if it occurs in areas with receptivity, because it can favor the occurrence o...

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Main Authors: Hermano Gomes Albuquerque, Paulo Cesar Peiter, Luciano M. Toledo, Jeronimo A. F. Alencar, Paulo C. Sabroza, Cristina G. Dias, Jefferson P. C. Santos, Martha C. Suárez-Mutis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Malaria
GIS
Geoprocessing
Vector
Anopheles
Receptivity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2844-2

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