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Analysis of malaria epidemic features in sistan and baluchistan province, southeast of Iran, 2005-2008
Joint Authors
Salehi, M.
Amirmajdi, M. Mokhtari
Mashhadi, I. Eftekharzadeh
Hakemi, Y.
Mashhadi, A. Eftekharzadeh
Mirinezhad, A.
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 12, Issue 3 (31 May. 2010), pp.247-253, 7 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2010-05-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
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Background : an essential determinant for designing accurate strategies in malaria control is the precise knowledge of local epidemiology, which is time and location dependent.
This study was designed to analyze the data on the verified malaria cases, reported in the southeast Province of Iran, Sistani and Baluchistan, from March 2005 to 2008.
Methods : all the reported cases of malaria in the mentioned period were defined and epidemiologic characteristics of each case were registered and statistically analyzed.
Results : the annual incidence rates were 469, 345, and 359 (per 100000) in the 3 consecutive years, respectively.
Malaria patients were mainly 15-44 year old males, mostly living in the rural areas.
Imported malaria from Afghanistan and Pakistan was considerable (15-20%).
While malaria was more prevalent in the southern part of the province, the percentage of Plasmodium falciparum was higher in the western areas.
The incidence of malaria reached its annual peak from July to October.
Conclusion : this study clearly reveals that malaria is a significant disease in southeast Iran.
The geographic pattern may implicate an important role of cross-border traffic in the importation of malaria in this area.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Salehi, M.& Amirmajdi, M. Mokhtari& Mashhadi, I. Eftekharzadeh& Hakemi, Y.& Mashhadi, A. Eftekharzadeh& Mirinezhad, A.. 2010. Analysis of malaria epidemic features in sistan and baluchistan province, southeast of Iran, 2005-2008. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 12, no. 3, pp.247-253.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Salehi, M.…[et al.]. Analysis of malaria epidemic features in sistan and baluchistan province, southeast of Iran, 2005-2008. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 12, no. 3 (May. 2010), pp.247-253.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Salehi, M.& Amirmajdi, M. Mokhtari& Mashhadi, I. Eftekharzadeh& Hakemi, Y.& Mashhadi, A. Eftekharzadeh& Mirinezhad, A.. Analysis of malaria epidemic features in sistan and baluchistan province, southeast of Iran, 2005-2008. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2010. Vol. 12, no. 3, pp.247-253.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-252911
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 253
Record ID
BIM-252911