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  • Epidemiology
  • Arbovirology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Arbovirus epidemics, including Zika, dengue, and chikungunya, pose significant public health challenges in the Americas.
  • Fragmented and inaccessible case report data hinder understanding of arbovirus spread and evolution.
  • Multi-country arbovirus data are often reported at varying time scales and from disparate sources.

Observation:

  • A publicly available, user-friendly database named ARCA (Arboviral Case data) was developed.
  • ARCA is a relational database hosted online, allowing user interaction via a website.
  • Data can be queried, visualized in tables, plots, or maps, and downloaded in multiple formats.

Findings:

  • The ARCA database provides a centralized and accessible platform for arboviral case data in the Americas.
  • It facilitates complex data queries, visualization, and integration of epidemiological information.
  • The system allows users to download data in various convenient file formats.

Implications:

  • ARCA serves as a valuable tool for arboviral epidemiology research.
  • It supports a deeper understanding of arbovirus dynamics, including disease spread and viral evolution.
  • Enhanced data accessibility and analysis capabilities can inform public health strategies and interventions against arboviruses.