Korean J Parasitol.  2001 Dec;39(4):301-306. 10.3347/kjp.2001.39.4.301.

Analysis of vivax malaria cases in Gangwon-do (province), Korea in the year 2000

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  • 1Department of Parasitology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Korea.

Abstract

A total of 827 malaria cases were reported in the Gangwon-do in the year 2000. There were 18.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. There were 283 cases among civilians and 544 cases among the military. 90.6% of cases were reported in Cheorwon--(531), Hwacheon--(152), and Goseong--(66) gun (county), which bordered the demilitarized zone (DMZ). A distinct feature pertaining to the malaria cases in Gangwon-do is that the number of cases has increased about two times over the last year. The mean time from the beginning of symptoms to malaria diagnosis was five days. Control systems for malaria by public health organizations and military organizations are well maintained, but were not able to reduce the malaria prevalence rate. The cause for the increase in pattern of the malaria cases in Gangwon-do may be caused by the spreading of prevalent areas of malaria to the east. Continuous endeavor such as early detection of cases, early treatment, education on clinical symptoms and prevention of mosquito bites with repellent and mosquito nets will help to reduce the infection rate of malaria in Gangwon-do.


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Adult
Aged
Human
Korea/epidemiology
Malaria, Vivax/*epidemiology/prevention & control
Middle Aged
Military Personnel/statistics & numerical data
Prevalence
Seasons
Sex Factors
Time Factors
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