Malaria in Eritrean migrants newly arrived in seven European countries, 2011 to 2016.

In conclusion, an exceptional increase of malaria cases occurred in Europe in 2014 and 2015, due to rising numbers of Eritreans with high incidence of P. vivax arriving in Europe. Our results demonstrate potential for rapid changes in imported malaria patterns, highlighting the need for improved awareness, surveillance efforts and timely healthcare in migrants.
PMID: 30722809 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Euro Surveill - January 1, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sondén K, Rolling T, Wångdahl A, Ydring E, Vygen-Bonnet S, Kobbe R, Douhan J, Hammar U, Duijster J, de Gier B, Freedman J, Gysin N, Stark K, Stevens F, Vestergaard LS, Tegnell A, Färnert A Tags: Euro Surveill Source Type: research