Open AccessGeographical Information Systems for Dengue Surveillance
Author(s) -
Jennifer Duncombe,
Archie Clements,
Wenbiao Hu,
Philip Weinstein,
Scott A. Ritchie,
Fe Esperanza Espino
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
american journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1476-1645
pISSN - 0002-9637
DOI - 10.4269/ajtmh.2012.11-0650
Subject(s) - dengue fever , geographic information system , geography , disease surveillance , information system , environmental planning , computer security , political science , computer science , cartography , medicine , disease , virology , pathology , law
This review provides details on the role of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in current dengue surveillance systems and focuses on the application of open access GIS technology to emphasize its importance in developing countries, where the dengue burden is greatest. It also advocates for increased international collaboration in transboundary disease surveillance to confront the emerging global challenge of dengue.
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