spatial distribution

Spatial Distribution of Epidemiological Cases of Dengue Fever in Suriname, 2001–2012

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.118

Pages:

344–50

Synopsis:

Retrospective epidemiological data were used to characterize the frequency, incidence and severity of dengue fever and to identify clusters of disease in Suriname. The results illustrate the need to identify risk factors that influence the transmission of dengue in Suriname.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To characterize the frequency, incidence and severity of dengue fever in Suriname and to detect historic clusters of disease by integrating epidemiological data into a spatial visualization platform.

Received:

19 May, 2014

Accepted:

06 Jun, 2014

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