Morbidity and Mortality of Malaria during Monsoon Flood of 2011: South East Asia Experience.

Background: Malaria is the second most frequent clinically suspected disease entity after acute respiratory tract infection in developing countries. Active malarial transmission occurs throughout the year, while aggressive out bursts of disease are seen mainly during and after the 'monsoon' season. This study aimed to determine the morbidity and mortality associated with malaria during flood at Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad.