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[Imported malaria in Geneva: 1998-2004].

L Bochatay1, P Sudre, F Chappuis

  • 1Unité de médecine des voyages et des migrations, Département de médecine communautaire, HUG, Genève.

Revue Medicale Suisse
|June 14, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Malaria cases in Geneva increased by 29.4% between 1998-2004, primarily among travelers visiting friends and relatives in sub-Saharan Africa. Most cases involved Plasmodium falciparum, highlighting the need for traveler chemoprophylaxis.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Analyzes malaria surveillance data in Geneva from 1998-2004.
  • Compares findings to a previous study from 1988-1994.
  • Identifies trends in malaria epidemiology within a European urban center.

Purpose:

  • To assess changes in malaria case reporting in Geneva over two decades.
  • To identify demographic and geographic risk factors for malaria acquisition.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of chemoprophylaxis in preventing malaria.

Summary:

  • A total of 426 malaria cases were reported between 1998-2004, a 29.4% increase from the prior study period.
  • The rise was mainly attributed to individuals of African origin visiting friends and relatives (56%).

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  • Plasmodium falciparum was the dominant species (75.3%), with cases peaking in summer and January. Malaria was predominantly acquired in sub-Saharan Africa (88.5%).
  • Two-thirds of patients did not use chemoprophylaxis, underscoring a significant gap in preventive measures.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the persistent risk of malaria importation into non-endemic regions.
    • Emphasizes the critical role of travel-related malaria prevention, particularly for visitors to sub-Saharan Africa.
    • Informs public health strategies for malaria control and traveler health advisories.