Estimating the malaria transmission of Plasmodium vivax based on serodiagnosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plasmodium vivax re-emerged in 1993 and has now become a major public health problem during the summer season in South Korea. The aim of this study was to interpret and understand the meaning of seroepidemiological studies for developing the best malaria control programme in South Korea.

Methods

Blood samples were collected in Gimpo city, Paju city, Yeoncheon County, Cheorwon County and Goseong County of high risk area in South Korea. Microscopy was performed to identify patients infected with P. vivax. Antibody detection for P. vivax was performed using indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT).

Results

A total of 1,574 blood samples was collected from participants in the study areas and evaluated against three parameters: IFAT positive rate, annual antibo

SUBMITTER: Kim JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3470937 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature