This study analysed cases of imported malaria notified to the District Health Units of Palermo from 1998 to 2014. The aim was to assess epidemiological differences among cases, related to their reasons for travel. Eighty one cases were reported: 83% developed symptoms following a trip to Africa while 17% had travelled to Asia. Seventy-three percent of cases had travelled to visit family or friends in malaria-endemic countries (Visiting Friends and Relatives: VFRs), confirming the need for preventive measures targeted towards this at-risk population group.
Immordino, P., Palmeri, S., D'Angelo, C., Casuccio, N., Scondotto, S., Casuccio, A. (2015). Malaria da importazione in Sicilia: scenario epidemiologico e indicazioni di prevenzione. IGIENE E SANITÀ PUBBLICA, 71(6), 601-620.
Malaria da importazione in Sicilia: scenario epidemiologico e indicazioni di prevenzione
IMMORDINO, Palmira;PALMERI, Sara;Casuccio, Alessandra
2015-01-01
Abstract
This study analysed cases of imported malaria notified to the District Health Units of Palermo from 1998 to 2014. The aim was to assess epidemiological differences among cases, related to their reasons for travel. Eighty one cases were reported: 83% developed symptoms following a trip to Africa while 17% had travelled to Asia. Seventy-three percent of cases had travelled to visit family or friends in malaria-endemic countries (Visiting Friends and Relatives: VFRs), confirming the need for preventive measures targeted towards this at-risk population group.
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