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Published on: January 3, 2011
Imported malaria in Auckland in 1993
1Infectious Disease Unit, Auckland Hospital.
The New Zealand Medical Journal
|September 22, 1995
Summary
Malaria cases in Auckland were uncommon in 1993, with most patients taking chemoprophylaxis. The study highlights underreporting of this infectious disease, though no fatalities occurred.
Area of Science:
- Tropical Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Malaria diagnosis in non-endemic regions like Auckland presents unique challenges.
- Understanding the epidemiology of malaria is crucial for public health surveillance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify malaria cases in Auckland during 1993.
- To identify malaria species, sources of infection, and patient demographics.
- To assess chemoprophylaxis use, treatment outcomes, and geographic attack rates.
Main Methods:
- Prospective data collection from Auckland haematology departments.
- Patient and physician interviews to gather detailed exposure and treatment information.
- Laboratory confirmation of malaria diagnoses.
Main Results:
- Forty-three malaria cases were identified (30 males, 13 females).
- Plasmodium vivax (32 cases) and Plasmodium falciparum (11 cases) were the predominant species.
- The highest incidence was observed in travelers returning from the Solomon Islands; 82% reported using chemoprophylaxis.
Conclusions:
- Malaria is a rare diagnosis in Auckland, with most cases linked to international travel.
- Chemoprophylaxis use was high among diagnosed patients.
- The study suggests malaria is underreported in Auckland, but no deaths were recorded in 1993.
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