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[Imported malaria from Senegal: about 17 cases in year 2000]
María Velasco1, Joaquim Gascón, Maria Eugènia Valls
1Centre de Salut Internacional, Secció de Medicina Tropical, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain. mvelasco@fhalcorcon.es
Medicina Clinica
|February 3, 2005
Summary
An increase in imported malaria cases from Senegal was observed in 2000. This rise in malaria may be linked to changes in malaria transmission dynamics and increased tourism to Senegal.
Area of Science:
- Tropical Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Senegal is a growing tourist destination.
- Malaria cases imported from Senegal increased in 2000.
- A study was conducted to analyze this increase.
Purpose:
- To analyze the increase in malaria cases imported from Senegal.
- To describe the characteristics of patients with imported malaria.
- To identify reasons for the rise in malaria cases.
Summary:
- A prospective study analyzed 276 malaria cases from 1999-2002.
- 17 cases were linked to travel to Senegal and Gambia, with a peak in 2000.
- Plasmodium falciparum was the most common species; inadequate prophylaxis was noted.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for malaria awareness among travelers to Senegal.
- Suggests potential links between tourism trends and malaria importation.
- Informs public health strategies for imported malaria prevention.