Analysis of vivax malaria cases in Gangwon-do (province), Korea in the year 2000.
Korean J Parasitol
; 39(4): 301-6, 2001 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-11775330
A total of 827 malaria cases were reported in the Gangwon-do in the year 2000. There were 18.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. There were 283 cases among civilians and 544 cases among the military. 90.6% of cases were reported in Cheorwon--(531), Hwacheon--(152), and Goseong--(66) gun (county), which bordered the demilitarized zone (DMZ). A distinct feature pertaining to the malaria cases in Gangwon-do is that the number of cases has increased about two times over the last year. The mean time from the beginning of symptoms to malaria diagnosis was five days. Control systems for malaria by public health organizations and military organizations are well maintained, but were not able to reduce the malaria prevalence rate. The cause for the increase in pattern of the malaria cases in Gangwon-do may be caused by the spreading of prevalent areas of malaria to the east. Continuous endeavor such as early detection of cases, early treatment, education on clinical symptoms and prevention of mosquito bites with repellent and mosquito nets will help to reduce the infection rate of malaria in Gangwon-do.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Malaria Vivax
Tipo de estudio:
Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Korean J Parasitol
Año:
2001
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Corea del Sur