Revista Médica Hondureña: ninety years of contributions in parasitology

Abstract

Background: Article commemorating Revista Médica Hondureña 90th anniversary. Objective: To identify articles in parasitology, comment on some publications and document findings. Methodology: Journal issues were consulted at the Honduras Virtual Health Library (www.bvs.hn) to identify articles on different parasitology research themes from 1930 to 2019. Oral presentations in parasitology during national medical congresses were identified in the journal supplements from 2003 to 2019. Results: 234 articles found in parasitology were organized in 12 files, with 73 articles on malaria, 24 in insects/ arachnids, 23 on treatment, 14 on taeniasis/ cysticercosis, 12 on Chagas disease and leishmaniasis, respectively, and others. The lack of research on parasitology was evident. From the 624 oral presentations, 90 (14.0%) were on parasitology, 40 on malaria and 17 on Chagas disease. Almost no oral presentation was followed by a publication. Discussion: Publications from well conducted research of adequate quality in parasitology are required to further strengthen the health sector and provide viable entries to reduce inequalities. The Honduran Association of Parasitology, founded on June 23, 2000 promotes the development of scientific research together with continuous education in parasitology.