Recent Spatial and Temporal Trends of Malaria in Korea
10.3347/kjp.2021.59.6.585
- Author:
Yeong Hoon KIM
1
;
Hye-Jin AHN
;
Dongjae KIM
;
Sung-Jong HONG
;
Tong-Soo KIM
;
Ho-Woo NAM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:The Korean Journal of Parasitology
2021;59(6):585-593
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This study was done to provide an analytical overview on the latest malaria infection clusters by evaluating temporal trends during 2010-2019 in Korea. Incheon was the most likely cluster (MLC) for all cases of malaria during the total period. MLCs for P. falciparum, vivax, malariae, ovale, and clinically diagnosed malaria without parasitological confirmation were Jeollanam-do, Incheon, Gangwon-do, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Jeollabuk-do, respectively. Malaria was decreasing in most significant clusters, but Gwangju showed an increase for all cases of malaria, P. vivax and clinically diagnosed cases. Malaria overall, P. falciparum and P. vivax seem to be under control thanks to aggressive health measures. This study might provide a sound scientific basis for future control measures against malaria in Korea.
