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[Imported malaria in Tunisia]

A Bouratbine1, M K Chahed, K Aoun

  • 1Laboratoire de parasitologie, Institut Pasteur de Tunis.

Bulletin De La Societe De Pathologie Exotique (1990)
|October 17, 1998
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Tunisia has reported only imported malaria cases since 1979 due to successful eradication. Most imported cases (245 from 1980-1995) involved men aged 20-40, primarily from sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the need for targeted surveillance.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Tunisia achieved malaria eradication by 1979.
  • Increased international travel since 1980 has led to imported malaria cases.
  • The Pasteur Institute in Tunis monitored these imported cases from 1980 to 1995.

Purpose:

  • To determine the epidemiological characteristics of imported malaria in Tunisia.
  • To analyze the trends and demographics of malaria cases post-eradication.

Summary:

  • A total of 245 imported malaria cases were recorded between 1980 and 1995.
  • The majority (86.2%) were detected through systematic screening of at-risk groups.
  • Affected individuals were predominantly men (sex-ratio: 6.8), aged 20-40 (76%), often students from sub-Saharan Africa.

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  • The presumed origin of infection was Africa (92.7%), with most travelers entering Tunisia by air.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding imported malaria patterns is crucial for effective public health strategies.
    • This knowledge aids in better patient follow-up and reduces the risk of re-establishing local transmission.
    • Highlights the importance of continued vigilance and targeted surveillance in malaria-free regions.