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- * Specific clusters for different malaria types were found in various regions, with Jeollanam-do for P. falciparum and Gangwon-do for P. ovale, among others.
- * While malaria cases in most areas are decreasing due to effective health measures, Gwangju shows an increase in infections, underscoring the need for continued vigilance in controlling malaria.
Article Abstract
This study was done to provide an analytical overview on the latest malaria infection clusters by evaluating temporal trends during 2010-2019 in Korea. Incheon was the most likely cluster (MLC) for all cases of malaria during the total period. MLCs for P. falciparum, vivax, malariae, ovale, and clinically diagnosed malaria without parasitological confirmation were Jeollanam-do, Incheon, Gangwon-do, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Jeollabuk-do, respectively. Malaria was decreasing in most significant clusters, but Gwangju showed an increase for all cases of malaria, P. vivax and clinically diagnosed cases. Malaria overall, P. falciparum and P. vivax seem to be under control thanks to aggressive health measures. This study might provide a sound scientific basis for future control measures against malaria in Korea.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8721308 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3347/kjp.2021.59.6.585 | DOI Listing |
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