Seasonality of malaria in and around Aurangabad district, Marathwada region of Maharashtra, India
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Background: Malaria is a serious public health issue in developing countries. The present study was aimed to observe seasonal variation of malaria in our region. Methods: A retrospective record base study was carried out in Aurangabad District of Marathwada region of Maharashtra during the period of January 2010- December 2014. All positive cases were taken from the register maintained at the District Malaria Office. Data was analyzed in the form of percentage, t-test & ANOVA. Results: Incidence of malaria occurs throughout year. The highest number of cases were reported in July and the difference in monthly incidence of malaria was significant (p=0.0000). The incidence of malaria was higher in Rainy season than Summer and Winter season (p=0.0000). in the year 2010 and 2014 positive case of malaria were found respectively 296 and 92. From five year data analysis, the Present Study Concludes that as year progresses there is gradual decrease in number of positive patients. Conclusion: A seasonal pattern of Malaria was observed, which provide basis for future Malaria monitoring & control strategies in the study area.
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Pankaj R Gangwal, N A Razvi
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