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| Status of Vivax Malaria in the Republic of Korea in 2001 |
| Seung-Ho Ryu, M.D.1, Won-Ja Lee, Ph.D.2, Young-A Kim, M.S.3
Jong-Yil Chai, M.D., Ph.D.4 and Jae-Won Park, M.D., Ph.D.3 |
| Center for Health Promotion, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital1,
Department of Medical Zoology, National Institute of Health2,
Department of Microbiology, Gachon Medical School3,
Department of Parasitology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University4 |
Vol.34 Num.5 (p267~275)
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Background:Since 1997, the annual case occurrence of vivax malaria in the Republic of Korea (ROK) has exceeded 1,000 cases. The military is thought to be an important source of the current outbreak. We collected various informations about malaria cases (soldiers, veterans and civilians) that occurred in 2001, and analyzed the characteristics of the current outbreak.
Methods:Informations about malaria cases of soldiers, veterans and civilians, including the name, age, sex, day of onset, region, etc., were collected through the National Institute of Health.
Results:Out of a total of 2,534 cases, 672 (26.5%) occurred in the military, 752 (29.7%) occurred among the veterans, and 1,110 (43.8%) occurred among the civilians. Ten-day incidence reached its peak in mid-July. Areas such as Cheolwon, Yeoncheon, Paju and Hwacheon showed the highest prevalence.
Conclusion:It is considered that the current malaria outbreak has escaped from the exponential growth phase, however, attention should be paid to prevent further spreading of malaria. |
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Keywords : Vivax malaria, Republic of Korea, 2001 |
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