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[Imported malaria in Moselle: 75 cases in three years]
F Talarmin1, J M Sicard, M Mounem
1Service de médecine interne et pathologie infectieuse et tropicale, hôpital d'instruction des armées Legouest, Metz-Armées, France.
La Revue De Medecine Interne
|April 14, 2000
Summary
Imported malaria cases are rising in France, particularly in Moselle. Many patients failed to adhere to malaria prevention guidelines, highlighting the need for improved traveler education and chemoprophylaxis strategies.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Context:
- Imported malaria cases show an increasing trend in France.
- Moselle, a northeastern French county, experiences a similar rise due to military personnel travel to endemic regions.
Purpose:
- To analyze the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of malaria cases in Moselle.
- To investigate the effectiveness and reasons for failure of malaria prophylaxis among travelers.
Summary:
- A 3-year study identified 75 malaria cases, predominantly Plasmodium falciparum from Western Africa.
- No severe cases or deaths were reported. Diagnostic methods included Giemsa staining, quantitative buffy coat, and rapid antigen tests.
- Treatment involved halofantrine and quinine. A significant proportion of patients (37.9%) did not comply with chemoprophylaxis, and basic preventive measures were inadequate.
Impact:
- Findings underscore the importance of traveler awareness and adherence to malaria prevention, including chemoprophylaxis and bite avoidance.
- This study informs public health strategies for managing imported malaria in non-endemic regions like France.