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A web based relational database management system for filariasis control.

Upadhyayula Suryanarayana Murty¹, Duvvuri Venkata Rama Satya Kumar, Kumaraswamy Sriram

¹Bioinformatics Group, Biology Division, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR), Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. murty_usn@yahoo.com

|June 29, 2007

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This study developed a relational database management system (RDBMS) to aid in controlling filariasis, a widespread vector-borne disease. The database integrates diverse data for improved disease management strategies.

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Area of Science:

Medical Informatics
Public Health
Vector-Borne Diseases

Background:

Filariasis is a significant global health concern, affecting 120 million people across 83 countries.
The potential for disease re-emergence and the complexity of current control programs necessitate innovative management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a comprehensive relational database management system (RDBMS) for effective filariasis control.
To centralize and organize diverse data crucial for understanding and managing filariasis.

Main Methods:

Designed and implemented an RDBMS to store filariasis-related information.
Integrated data including patient socio-economic status, mosquito collection and dissection details, survey reports, and mass blood data.
Developed a user-friendly web interface for accessing and querying the database.

Main Results:

A functional RDBMS for filariasis management has been successfully created.
The database provides a centralized repository for critical epidemiological and entomological data.
The web interface allows for efficient data retrieval and analysis.

Conclusions:

The developed RDBMS offers a valuable tool for enhancing filariasis control programs.
Effective data management through this system can support evidence-based decision-making.
This approach can contribute to mitigating the impact of filariasis in affected regions.