The Considerable Cases of Imported Malaria in Larestan in the South of Iran During ۲۰۰۸-۲۰۱۸

Background: Malaria is one of the fatal parasitic diseases caused by a species of Plasmodium parasite. The disease is found worldwide, and Plasmodium vivax, P. falciparum, P. ovale, P. malariae, and P. knowlesi are the common causes among which P. vivax and P. falciparum are numerous general malaria-causing species in the world. Therefore, the present research aimed at determining the extent of these cases over the past few years in one of the southern regions of Larestan, located in Fars province, Iran. Methods: The population of the study included people referring to health centers between ۲۰۰۸ and ۲۰۱۸ whose data were recorded in the health centers of Larestan county. Data collection and evaluation were performed through patient files and recorded information. Results: The entire number of recorded malaria cases from ۲۰۰۸ to ۲۰۱۸ was ۱۵۶, from which ۱۴۰ (۸۹.۸%) and five (۲.۳%) cases were related to P. vivax and P. falciparum, and ۱۱ mixed cases (۷%) were reported as well. Conclusions: Over the years, malaria eradication has been a significant problem for countries. Therefore, it is important to find out the intervening factors such as relapse and imported malaria. Hence, considering the reduced imported malaria is required for eradicating this disease.