ABSTRACT

In this investigation, the records of malaria cases detected by the Malaria Control Unit of the Infectious Disease Divison of Bursa Health Directory, from January 1, 2003-October 30, 2006, were retrospectively examined. During this period, a total of 64,529 blood samples were examined and 55 malaria cases (ranging from 01-71 years of age) were reported. Of these, 56.3% were found to be imported cases coming to Bursa from other countries for various reasons. According to the records, the total slide positivity determined during the malaria surveillance was 0.08%. With the exception of three cases of Plasmodium falciparum of foreign origin, the cases were caused by Plasmodium vivax. Of the 55 positive cases, 19 (34.5%) were female and 36 (65.5%), male and the highest rate of cases occurred during September. The aim of this study was to aid the work being done in the control of malaria in our region.

Keywords: Bursa, Malaria, Epidemiology