Epidemiological Aspects of Exotic Malaria and Dengue Fever in Travelers in Korea
Author Information
Author(s): Park Sang-Hee, Lee Myeong-Jin, Baek Jun-Hee, Lee Won-Chang
Primary Institution: Korea Center of Disease Control and Prevention
Hypothesis
What are the epidemiological aspects and risk factors of exotic malaria and dengue fever imported by travelers in Korea?
Conclusion
The study found that exotic malaria cases decreased while dengue fever cases increased among travelers in Korea from 2001 to 2008.
Supporting Evidence
- 345 cases of exotic malaria were reported in Korea from 2001 to 2008.
- 252 cases of dengue fever were reported in the same period.
- More males were infected with both diseases than females.
- Incidence rates were higher in summer for dengue fever and in spring for exotic malaria.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many people got sick from malaria and dengue fever after traveling to Korea, and found that more people got dengue fever than malaria.
Methodology
The study analyzed confirmed cases of exotic malaria and dengue fever from 2001 to 2008 using data from health reports and statistical methods.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in reporting and data collection methods may affect the results.
Limitations
The study is limited to data from 2001 to 2008 and may not reflect current trends.
Participant Demographics
The majority of cases were male travelers aged 20-39 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
0.081 - 0.101
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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