Malaria Epidemiology in Sistan and Balouchestan Province during April 2008-March 2011, Iran

Article history: Received: 29 Sep 2012 Accepted: 20 Nov 2012 Available online: 10 Jan 2013 ZJRMS 2014; 16(4): 41-43 Background: Sistan and Balouchestan province is one of areas in Iran that have the highest malaria incidence. We have tried to investigate the epidemiology of malaria in this province. Materials and Methods: In this study, we evaluated epidemiological data of all malaria cases from April 2008 to March 2011 in this province. Results: In our study Plasmodium vivax was the most type of malaria. Malaria incidence was more in men and rural than female and urban. 22.7% of all cases were foreigners. Malaria incidence has had two picks. Conclusion: Malaria control interventions should be focused on high risk group and based on incidence peak. Copyright © 2014 Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.