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Current trends in malaria in Britain.

D J Bradley1

  • 1Malaria Reference Laboratory, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Malaria cases in Britain are primarily imported, with an average of 1843 annually. Factors influencing imported malaria include transmission levels, travel, and prophylaxis effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Malaria is endemic in tropical regions, with Britain reporting an average of 1843 imported cases annually over the past decade.
  • While rare, malaria transmission in the UK can occur via congenital transfer, blood transfusion, or infected mosquitoes arriving on aircraft.
  • Imported malaria patterns are influenced by population movements, war, and immigration over recent decades.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the determinants and patterns of imported malaria in the United Kingdom.
  • To understand the factors contributing to malaria cases acquired abroad but diagnosed in the UK.

Main Methods:

  • Epidemiological studies in endemic countries to measure malaria transmission levels.
  • Analysis of travel statistics to estimate population exposure to malaria.
  • Monitoring of detected malaria cases in the UK to assess effective risk after prophylaxis.

Main Results:

  • The majority of malaria cases in Britain are imported, acquired in tropical and subtropical areas.
  • Factors influencing imported malaria include the endemicity level, migration patterns, and the efficacy of preventive measures.
  • Specific instances of locally acquired malaria from exotic mosquitoes near airports have been documented.

Conclusions:

  • Imported malaria in the UK is a complex issue influenced by global transmission dynamics and travel.
  • Effective prophylaxis and monitoring of travel-associated cases are crucial for managing malaria risk in non-endemic regions.
  • Understanding the interplay of endemicity, exposure, and prevention is key to controlling imported malaria.

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