EPIDEMIOLOGÍA DE LA FASCIOLOSIS EN BOLIVIA: ANÁLISIS DE FACTORES Y ESTRATEGIAS DE CONTROL

Abstract

Fasciolosis is a zoonotic disease of significant public health and economic impact, particu- larly in Bolivia, where its prevalence varies widely across ecological regions. This study explores the distribution of fasciolosis in Bo- livia, reporting prevalence rates ranging from 5% to 25% in endemic areas, with the highest burden found in the inter-Andean valleys and Altiplano. Key determinants identified include the use of contaminated water sources, tra- ditional livestock practices, and inadequate control program implementation. Based on these findings, the study proposes an inte-grated approach to managing fasciolosis, combining specific control measures such as livestock sanitary management, enhanced epidemiological surveillance using emerging technologies like drones and geographic information systems (GIS), and educatio- nal campaigns targeting rural communities. The research highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for policies that consider Bolivia’s ecologicaland cultural contexts. The proposed strate- gies aim to improve control efforts and can be adapted to similar settings globally.