Epidemiological situation of malaria in Poland--past, present and future
Dzbeński, T.H.
Wiadomosci Parazytologiczne 54(3): 205-211
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5163 PMID: 19055061 Document Number: 618272
In Poland malaria was endemic up to the middle of 60th years of the 20th century. After eradication a total of 11 to 38 imported cases are reported each year, however, no secondary cases or airport malaria have ever been observed in Poland. Is the present favourable epidemiological situation likely to change as a result of global warming and predicted risk of uncontrollable resurgence of malaria in Europe? An epidemiological analysis of past and present malaria situation in Poland allows to conclude, that global warming alone will not be enough to reintroduce malaria into this country. However, re-establishment of endemic malaria will be possible under condition of mass disorganization of public services and mass migration caused usually by wars or natural calamities.