Rates of human Trypanosomiasis in Kenya are relatively low in contrast to surrounding countries – see graphs [1]. Although both disease incidence and rates per 100,000 are highest in Uganda and Sudan, most cases affecting tourists have been acquired in Tanzania. The following background data on Trypanosomiasis in Kenya are abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and [...]
The incidence of Lyme disease has been increasing in the United Kingdom since reporting began, with highest rates in Scotland. In the following graph I’ve contrasted these rates with those of the Uhnited States. [1] Reference: 1. Gideon graph tool at http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps Note featured on ProMED
Southeast Asia continues to account for the most of the global leprosy burden, with more than 50% of the world’s cases reported from India. In the following graph, I’ve compared regional data with those of India. [1] References: 1. Graph tutorial at: http://www.GIDEONonline.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Gideon-Graphs.pps Note featured on ProMED
As of December 2011, most cases of human infection by H5N1 Influenza virus were reported in Cambodia, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. In the following graph [1], note that successive peaks were reported by Vietnam and Indonesia, followed by increasing activity in Egypt during recent years. The second graph [1] illustrates the fact that [...]