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Propagation of the Microsporidian Parasite Edhazardia aedis in Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes
Published on: August 13, 2020
Imported malaria as a threat to Egypt
Mamdouh M El-Bahnasawy1, Hesham Kh Dabbous, Tosson A Morsy
1Department of Tropical Medicine, Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt.
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
|January 28, 2011
Summary
Malaria diagnosis in Egypt identified Plasmodium vivax as the primary species in local cases and Plasmodium falciparum in imported cases. Thick blood films proved most sensitive for diagnosis, with monotherapy showing effective treatment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Entomology
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Parasitology
Background:
- Malaria remains a significant cause of fever in patients admitted to military hospitals.
- Understanding the clinical and parasitic status of malaria is crucial for effective public health interventions in Egypt.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical and parasitic status of malaria in patients presenting with fever in Egyptian military hospitals.
- To identify the predominant Plasmodium species and their geographical distribution within Egypt.
Main Methods:
- Clinical and parasitic evaluation of 36 patients with prolonged fever.
- Microscopic examination of blood smears (peripheral and bone marrow) and thick blood films for Plasmodium detection.
- Identification of Plasmodium species in locally acquired and imported malaria cases.
Main Results:
- El-Gabal El-Ahmar area in Cairo showed the highest infestation rate (37.4%).
- Plasmodium vivax was dominant in locally acquired infections (81.25%), while Plasmodium falciparum predominated in imported cases (100%).
- Thick blood film microscopy demonstrated the highest sensitivity (97.2%) for malaria diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Malaria transmission occurs in various regions of Egypt, influenced by ecological and environmental factors.
- Prompt diagnosis using sensitive methods like thick blood films is essential.
- Monotherapy with drugs like Chloroquine or Mefloquine appears effective for treating locally acquired malaria.
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