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Prevalence of Malaria from Blood Smears Examination : A Seven-Year Retrospective Study from Metema Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
Joint Authors
Ferede, Getachew
Haile, Tarekegn
Worku, Abiyu
Tessema, Belay
Ahmed, Ali
Wondimeneh, Yitayih
Getaneh, Alemtegna
Abdu, Yenus
Alemu, Abebe
Source
Malaria Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Malaria is a major public health problem in Ethiopia where an estimated 68% of the population lives in malarious areas.
Studying its prevalence is necessary to implement effective control measures.
Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine seven-year slide positive rate of malaria.
Methods.
A retrospective study was conducted at Metema Hospital from September 2006 to August 2012.
Seven-year malaria cases data had been collected from laboratory registration book.
Results.
A total of 55,833 patients were examined for malaria; of these, 9486 (17%) study subjects were positive for malaria.
The predominant Plasmodium species detected was P.
falciparum (8602) (90.7%) followed by P.
vivax (852) (9%).
A slide positive rate of malaria within the last seven years (2006–2012) was almost constant with slight fluctuation.
The age groups of 5–14 years old were highly affected by malariainfection (1375) (20.1%), followed by 15–29 years old (3986) (18.5%).
High slide positive rate of malaria occurred during spring (September–November), followed by summer (June–August).
Conclusion.
Slide positive rate of malaria was high in study area.
Therefore, health planners and administrators should give intensive health education for the community.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ferede, Getachew& Worku, Abiyu& Getaneh, Alemtegna& Ahmed, Ali& Haile, Tarekegn& Abdu, Yenus…[et al.]. 2013. Prevalence of Malaria from Blood Smears Examination : A Seven-Year Retrospective Study from Metema Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Malaria Research and Treatment،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491943
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ferede, Getachew…[et al.]. Prevalence of Malaria from Blood Smears Examination : A Seven-Year Retrospective Study from Metema Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Malaria Research and Treatment No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491943
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ferede, Getachew& Worku, Abiyu& Getaneh, Alemtegna& Ahmed, Ali& Haile, Tarekegn& Abdu, Yenus…[et al.]. Prevalence of Malaria from Blood Smears Examination : A Seven-Year Retrospective Study from Metema Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Malaria Research and Treatment. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491943
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491943