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Malaria in Austria 1990-2000.

R Strauss1, C Pfeifer

  • 1Federal Ministry for Social Security and Generations, Section Public Health, Vienna, Austria.

Euro Surveillance : Bulletin Europeen Sur Les Maladies Transmissibles = European Communicable Disease Bulletin
|May 24, 2003
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Travel-related malaria cases in Austria remained stable between 1990-2000, with Plasmodium falciparum being the most common cause. Chemoprophylaxis data revealed low compliance, highlighting potential gaps in malaria prevention for travelers.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Malaria remains a significant global health concern, particularly for international travelers.
  • Understanding the epidemiology of imported malaria is crucial for public health surveillance and prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends and characteristics of travel-related malaria cases in Austria from 1990 to 2000.
  • To assess the role of Plasmodium species and geographical origins of infection.
  • To evaluate the use and compliance of chemoprophylaxis among imported malaria cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of reported malaria cases in Austria between 1990 and 2000.
  • Data collection on patient demographics, Plasmodium species, country of infection, and outcomes.

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  • Review of available chemoprophylaxis usage and compliance data.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 924 travel-related malaria cases were reported, with no significant trend over the decade.
    • Plasmodium falciparum was the predominant species (55.9%), followed by P. vivax/ovale (34.7%).
    • Most infections were acquired in highly endemic regions (74.2%), with Vienna, Styria, and Lower Austria reporting the highest case numbers. A total of 12 deaths occurred, primarily due to P. falciparum.
    • Chemoprophylaxis data showed limited detailed information and low compliance, with only about 60% completing the full course.

    Conclusions:

    • Imported malaria cases in Austria showed a stable incidence during the study period, with P. falciparum as the main pathogen.
    • Geographical origin and specific Plasmodium species are key factors in imported malaria.
    • Suboptimal chemoprophylaxis compliance among travelers poses a challenge for malaria prevention, necessitating improved patient education and adherence monitoring.