Analysis of epidemic situation of malaria in Wuxi City from 2005 to 2014

Zhongguo xue xi chong bing fang zhi za zhi = Chinese journal of schistosomiasis control
Shao JieZhang Xuan

Abstract

To understand the epidemiological characteristics of malaria in Wuxi City, and explore effective strategies and measures for malaria elimination. The data on malaria cases in Wuxi from 2005 to 2014 were collected and analyzed. In Wuxi City, from 2005 to 2014, 201 malaria cases were reported, of which, there were 52 local cases and 149 imported cases. Totally 156 malaria cases were reported from 2005 to 2009, of which 6 cases were infected with Plasmodium falciparum, and 45 malaria cases were reported from 2010 to 2014, of which 23 cases were infected with P. falciparum. From 2005 to 2009, the ratio of male to female was 2.39:1. Migrant workers, farmers and workers were the major infected populations, with a proportion of 41.03%, 17.95% and 9.62%, respectively. From 2010 to 2014, the ratio of male to female was 10.25:1. Workers, farmers and migrant workers were the major infected populations, with a proportion of 37.78%, 11.11% and 6.67%, respectively. The peak of malaria incidence was observed from May to October. From 2005 to 2009, most cases were reported by CDCs, and from 2010 to 2014, most cases were reported by medical institution. There was an increase in proportion of P. falciparum. The control and prevention of malaria ...Continue Reading

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