Keywords
visceral leishmaniasis
review, geography
scale
landscape thresholds
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Abstract
Aspects of how geospatial technologies can be used on visceral leishmaniasis (VL) control programs are discussed. We reviewed a number of papers discussing the usage of those technologies, through a PubMed literature review. Additionally, we provided conceptual elements for a development of a hierarchical scale framework on VL for decision making in São Paulo State, using Geographical Information Systems. Supported by Geospatial Techniques, we developed a view of some instruments for helping communities to better manage their risk areas. We used a classification called Strengths of GIS and Spatial Analysis in Epidemiology (SGISSAE). This review identified 50 papers published in the PubMed. With respect to developing the theoretical perspective, this paper can help to identify points of deficiency in shortage in discussions and leishmaniasis control programs, which led us to recommend future to delimitation studies to at community-based level and to define local actions to identify and manage the disease. In the conceptual framework data at community-based level will allow us to understand more broadly the changing spatial distribution of the disease.
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