Malaria in Poland in 1999

Szata, W.

Przeglad Epidemiologiczny 55(1-2): 175-176

2001


ISSN/ISBN: 0033-2100
PMID: 11556077
Document Number: 535510
In 1999, 32 cases of malaria were registered in Poland. All of them were imported, mainly from Africa (n=25). Plasmodium falciparum infection was confirmed in 20 cases. Among the 32 malaria cases, 26 were men and within the 20-49 age group. 10 persons travelled on business and 9 as tourists. One case involving a 51-year-old man, died due to myocarditis complicating malaria.

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