Retrospective study of malaria prevalence and Anopheles genus in the area of influence of the binational Itaipu reservoir

Authors

  • Ana Lucia Falavigna-Guilherme Universidade Estadual de Maringá; Departamento de Análises Clínicas; Laboratório de Parasitologia Básica
  • Allan Martins da Silva Secretaria de Estado da Saúde; Coordenadoria de Pesquisas em Entomologia Médica
  • Edson Valdemar Guilherme Universidade Estadual de Maringá; Hospital Universitário
  • Dina Lúcia Morais Universidade Estadual de Maringá; Departamento de Análises Clínicas; Laboratório de Parasitologia Básica

Keywords:

Malaria, Anopheles, Plasmodium vivax, Binational Itaipu Reservoir

Abstract

The importance of hydroelectric dams beside the human interchange in the maintenance of malarious foci and the occurrence of the Anopheles genus on the Binational Itaipu Reservoir were the main points of this retrospective study. Data were collected from existing registrations at National, State and Municipal Health Departments and literature systematic overview, from January 1984 to December 2003. The occurrence of some outbreak of malaria, mainly by Plasmodium vivax, and the prevalence of species of the Anopheles genus different from Anopheles darlingi in the region are discussed. The malaria in the left bank of Paraná River is a focal problem, which must be approached locally through health, educational and social actions to prevent the continuity of outbreaks in the area. Concomitantly, it is necessary to plan and apply effective surveillance measures in the influence area of the Itaipu Reservoir.

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Published

2005-04-01

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Malaria

How to Cite

Falavigna-Guilherme, A. L., Silva, A. M. da, Guilherme, E. V., & Morais, D. L. (2005). Retrospective study of malaria prevalence and Anopheles genus in the area of influence of the binational Itaipu reservoir . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 47(2), 81-86. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/30890