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Estimating unreported malaria cases in England: a capture-recapture study.

S J Cathcart¹, J Lawrence, A Grant

¹North East and North Central London Health Protection Unit, Health Protection Agency, London, UK. Simon.Cathcart@hpa.org.uk

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|November 19, 2009

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A capture-recapture study estimated over 4600 malaria cases in England from 2003-2004. Improving malaria surveillance is crucial for controlling this preventable disease in the UK.

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Area of Science:

Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Public Health Surveillance

Background:

Malaria remains a preventable disease with global health implications.
Accurate incidence and burden estimation are vital for effective control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To estimate the total burden and incidence of malaria cases in England.
To assess the completeness of existing surveillance systems for malaria.

Main Methods:

A capture-recapture methodology was employed.
Data from the national Malaria Reference Laboratory (MRL) and Hospital Episode Statistics were matched.
Matching criteria included demographic, geographic, parasitological, and temporal information.

Main Results:

An estimated 4607 malaria cases occurred in England over 18 months (July 2003-December 2004).
The national Malaria Reference Laboratory (MRL) captured 56% of all cases.
Case ascertainment was higher for Plasmodium falciparum (66%) and London cases (62%).

Conclusions:

Existing surveillance systems underestimate the true burden of malaria in England.
Enhanced case ascertainment is necessary for effective malaria prevention and control in the UK.