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Published on: August 13, 2020
[Imported malaria in Sicily (Italy): epidemiology and recommendations for prevention]
Palmira Immordino1, Sara Palmeri1, Claudio D'Angelo2
1Dipartimento di Scienze per la Promozione della Salute e Materno-Infantile ''G. D'Alessandro'', Università di Palermo, Italy.
Abstract:
This study analysed cases of imported malaria notified to the District Health Units of Palermo from 1998 to 2014. The aim was to assess epidemiological differences among cases, related to their reasons for travel. Eighty one cases were reported: 83% developed symptoms following a trip to Africa while 17% had travelled to Asia. Seventy-three percent of cases had travelled to visit family or friends in malaria-endemic countries (Visiting Friends and Relatives: VFRs), confirming the need for preventive measures targeted towards this at-risk population group.
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