Riesgo de contagio de sarampion para un viajero chileno en 2017 / Calculating the risk of acquiring measles of chileans traveling abroad
Rev. méd. Chile
; 147(5): 650-657, mayo 2019. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Background:
There is always a risk of importing infectious diseases when travelling abroad.Aim:
To estimate the effective risk of a Chilean of acquiring measles during a travel by countries where measles outbreaks have been reported, considering the present level of immunity in the country. Material andMethods:
Previously established mathematical models using differential equations were applied to calculate the risk of acquiring measles of people traveling to endemic areas.Results:
The probability of acquiring measles of a voyager is 8.11 x 10-8.Conclusions:
These estimations help decision making about preventive measures for travelers to endemic measles areas.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
LILACS
Asunto principal:
Medición de Riesgo
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Enfermedad Relacionada con los Viajes
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Sarampión
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Modelos Teóricos
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Chile
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Chile
Pais de publicación:
Chile