Mapping of lymphatic filariasis in India

被引:57
作者
Sabesan, S [1 ]
Palaniyandi, M
Das, PK
Michael, E
机构
[1] Vector Control Res Ctr, Med Complex, Pondicherry 605006, India
[2] Univ Oxford, Wellcome Trust Ctr Epidemiol Infect Dis, Oxford OX1 3FY, England
来源
ANNALS OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND PARASITOLOGY | 2000年 / 94卷 / 06期
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D O I
10.1080/00034983.2000.11813582
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
The derivation of detailed epidemiological maps, at the relevant spatial resolution, is being increasingly recognized as vital to the effective design and implementation of successful programmes for the control of parasites and their vectors. Geographical information systems (GIS) and a recently compiled database on the distribution of lymphatic filariasis in India have now been used to develop the first maps at district-level (i.e. the level at which control against this parasite will be enacted in India) of filariasis endemicity in this country. The derived maps indicate both the substantial extent as well as the marked variability in the geographical distribution of this disease in India. The causative infection and/or the symptomatic disease were detected in most (257) of the 289 districts surveyed up to 1995. Currently there may be up to 27.09 million microfilaraemics, 20.83 million cases of symptomatic filariasis, and about 429.32 million individuals potentially at risk of infection in the country. Probability mapping, based on data quantiles, clearly indicates that the risk of filarial infection in India is not constant throughout the country but exhibits strong regional trends. Filariasis in general may be a particular problem of the eastern half of the country. The results indicate the potentially vital role that GIS-based mapping approaches can play in the development of filariasis-control campaigns in India and elsewhere.
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