Epidemiological analysis of imported malaria prevalence in Luoyang City from 2010 to 2013
- VernacularTitle:2010-2013年洛阳市境外输入性疟疾疫情分析
- Author:
Yunxia LI
;
Liguang TIAN
;
Xiaojing SHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Imported malaria;
Epidemiological characteristics;
Prevention and control strategy;
Luoyang City
- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
2014;(4):391-393
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To understand the epidemiological characteristics of imported malaria in Luoyang City,so as to pro-vide the evidence for malaria prevention and control in this city. Methods The Epidemic situation data from network reports, as well as the case survey and the epidemiological investigation data of imported malaria were collected and analyzed in Luoyang City from 2010 to 2013. Results A total of 98 imported malaria cases were reported in Luoyang City from 2010 to 2013,includ-ing 35 cases of vivax malaria,57 cases of falciparum malaria,4 cases of ovale malaria and 2 cases of quartan malaria. All the cases were confirmed by laboratory detection. Seventy-one cases(72.44%)returned from African countries,and 27(27.55%) cases returned from Southeast Asian countries. The majority cases were young man,and 78.57%of the cases were diagnosed by different levels of centers for disease control and prevention. There was no significant seasonal variation in onset time. The medi-an time from onset to seeing doctor was 6 days. Conclusions The epidemic situation of imported malaria is quite serious in Luoyang City. It is necessary to further strengthen the professional training and multi-sectoral cooperation ,and take effective pre-vention and control measures to reduce the hazard of imported malaria.
