[Imported malaria and control strategies in Quanzhou City].

OBJECTIVE

To understand the epidemic situation of imported malaria in Quanzhou City, and put forward control strategies, so as to provide the evidence for the elimination of malaria on time in 2014.

METHODS

The data of epidemic situation, the annual sheets, and case investigation tables of malaria were collected and analyzed statistically in Quanzhou City from 2007 to 2011.

RESULTS

The total imported malaria cases were 15 in Quanzhou City from 2007 to 2011, all the cases were male, and 46.67% of them focused on 40-49 years old. These cases were found through the year and mainly distributed in Quangang, Jinjiang, Shishi and Huian (City or District). The parasite rate in "three-fever" patients was 0.

CONCLUSIONS

After the comprehensive measures with an emphasis on infection source management and vector control were implemented, the imported malaria endemic situation is stable in Quanzhou City. We should strengthen the health education and management of the entry-exit personnel as well as improve the control and management of imported malaria.