[Effect of Management Scheme on Control of Imported Falciparum malaria in Yangzhou City, 2010]

Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi. 2011 Dec;23(6):728-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

After 1-year implementation of Management Scheme on Control of Imported Falciparum Malaria in Yangzhou City, 2010, the coverage rate of health education was 100% in those returning from foreign countries, and the active treatment rate was 100%. All professional staff in medical and disease control institutions received training. 48.1% of the cases received standard treatment within 24 h, and all persons returning from foreign countries who had fever were examined for Falciparum infections. The cure rate was 100%, and the successful diagnosis of malaria in lab was 100%. It is indicated that the management scheme has an obvious effect on the control of imported falciparum malaria. However, health education among personnel of labor-exporting services and training for health staff should be further strengthened.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • China / epidemiology
  • Communicable Disease Control / methods*
  • Humans
  • Malaria, Falciparum / epidemiology
  • Malaria, Falciparum / prevention & control*
  • Travel*