Chronicle of malaria epidemics in Thailand, 1980-2000.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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2005 ; 36 Suppl 4(): 64-7
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-31065
ABSTRACT
The occurrence of malaria epidemics in Thailand was reviewed from the malaria surveillance report of the National Malaria Control Program. The literature review revealed that the four epidemic periods recorded during 1980-2000 almost always occurred in the provinces and districts located along international borders. Malaria epidemics are caused by various factors such as extensive population movement, multi-drug resistance development, low immune status of the population, lack of knowledge and appropriate personal protection against mosquito biting, and the re-emergence of malaria transmission in low malarious areas. Such factors can lead to changes in the parasite ratio and appearance of malaria epidemics throughout the country. Evidence related to the burden of malaria epidemics was also reviewed to identify causal factors that will be helpful in future research.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Thailand
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Time Factors
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Humans
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Cambodia
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Mosquito Control
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Population Surveillance
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Prevalence
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Disease Outbreaks
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Retrospective Studies
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Internationality
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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