The Spring Festival is approaching
Recently, there has been a marked increase in the number of returnees
At the same time, it is also
Periods of high incidence of imported malaria
January 19th
Jiangsu Xuzhou CDC issued the latest reminder!
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January 18th
Yantai CDC has been identified
One case of rare malaria was reported
Detected by microscopic examination and fluorescence quantitative PCR
The case was determined to be
Co-infection with falciparum malaria and malaria ovale
What is malaria
Malaria is an insect-borne infectious disease caused by mosquito bites or transfusion of the blood of malaria patients, and clinical manifestations such as periodic chills, fever, and sweating generally occur, commonly known as "pendulum".
An acute severe malaria attack can cause coma, impaired consciousness, and multisystem failure leading to death.
Guidelines for preventing malaria among returnees from high-malaria areas
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Where are high malaria endemic areas?
High malaria areas are mainly distributed in Africa, Southeast Asia and other regions. The continent achieved malaria elimination in 2021, but 85 countries around the world are still at risk of contracting malaria.
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Precautions after returning to your home country
It is advisable to go to a local medical facility for malaria testing
If you have a recent history of travel or residence in high-malaria areas, it is recommended that you remain vigilant, pay attention to your physical condition, and go to the hospital immediately if you have symptoms such as periodic chills, fever, sweating, etc., and inform them of your travel and residence history and symptoms abroad, and diagnose and treat them in time.
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Precautions before going abroad
Find out in advance whether the place is a malaria-endemic area, and take personal protection. The use of mosquito nets, mosquito spray and long-sleeved clothing are the most direct and effective means of preventing malaria infection.
Malaria-endemic areas worldwide
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