Climatic factors and the incidence of dengue in Cartagena, Colombian Caribbean Region

Cano-Pérez E.; Loyola S.; Malambo-García D.; Gómez-Camargo D. · Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (2022) · DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0072-2022

Resumen

Background: The influence of climate on the epidemiology of dengue has scarcely been studied in Cartagena. Methods: The relationship between dengue cases and climatic and macroclimatic factors was explored using an ecological design and bivariate and time-series analyses during lag and non-lag months. Data from 2008-2017 was obtained from the national surveillance system and meteorological stations. Results: Cases correlated only with climatic variables during lag and non-lag months. Decreases in precipitation and humidity and increases in temperature were correlated with an increase in cases. Conclusions: Our findings provide useful information for establishing and strengthening dengue prevention and control strategies.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia