[Analysis of epidemic situation of malaria in Wuxi City from 2005 to 2014].

OBJECTIVE

To understand the epidemiological characteristics of malaria in Wuxi City, and explore effective strategies and measures for malaria elimination.

METHODS

The data on malaria cases in Wuxi from 2005 to 2014 were collected and analyzed.

RESULTS

In Wuxi City, from 2005 to 2014, 201 malaria cases were reported, of which, there were 52 local cases and 149 imported cases. Totally 156 malaria cases were reported from 2005 to 2009, of which 6 cases were infected with Plasmodium falciparum, and 45 malaria cases were reported from 2010 to 2014, of which 23 cases were infected with P. falciparum. From 2005 to 2009, the ratio of male to female was 2.39:1. Migrant workers, farmers and workers were the major infected populations, with a proportion of 41.03%, 17.95% and 9.62%, respectively. From 2010 to 2014, the ratio of male to female was 10.25:1. Workers, farmers and migrant workers were the major infected populations, with a proportion of 37.78%, 11.11% and 6.67%, respectively. The peak of malaria incidence was observed from May to October. From 2005 to 2009, most cases were reported by CDCs, and from 2010 to 2014, most cases were reported by medical institution. There was an increase in proportion of P. falciparum.

CONCLUSIONS

The control and prevention of malaria should focus on imported cases in the future in Wuxi. The doctors should improve the capacity of malaria diagnosis and treatment.