Introduction:

The objective of this article is to present the experience carried out, discuss the scope and limitations of computer applications to address the surveillance and control of the mosquito Aedes aegypti, highlighting the great progress involved in incorporating technology into this type of research related to the field of health geography. That is why we will not stop here to summarize the results of the campaigns in terms of number of samples obtained or number of positive samples, but rather the analysis will be carried out from the point of view of the methodology and technology implemented in the epidemiological surveillance of the vector in the department of Maldonado-Uruguay .

Methodology:

Retrospective observational study on the use of geospatial computer applications that allow entering geo-referenced information through forms and questionnaires.

Results:

These applications allow you to see the vector distribution situation on a map in real time and at the same time allow you to carry out temporal analyzes that facilitate decision making by the competent authorities.

Conclusion:

Through a mapping system, as a tool for analysis-diagnosis, using the Geographic Information System, it is possible to achieve the spatial representation of determining macrofactors for diseases transmitted by and from the development of various thematic maps with the superposition of events, to constitute a “risk map” of the geographic area of ​​study

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