Some aspects of epidemiology of resurgent malaria in Turkey

The resurgence of autochthonous Plasmodium vivax malaria in Turkey is a matter of considerable concern. Anopheles sacharovi is the important vector but other species, notably A. superpictus, may play a role in transmission. The epidemiology is discussed in terms of factors related to the mosquito, factors related to the human host and human ecology as it affects dispersal of the parasite. Although the development of insecticide resistance is grave, the present situation is mainly attributable to operational deficiencies stemming from administrative and financial constraints.