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In Poland, cases of imported malaria are noted at present. In Polish citizens who work abroad, malaria is considered as an occupational disease. 95 cases of malaria in Polish citizens treated at the Clinic of the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine in 1984-1993 were subjected to retrospective analysis, considering their occupational, epidemiological and clinical aspects as well as permanent sequelae of the disease. The most numerous groups among the patients examined were seafarers, fishermen, priests and missionaries. They were infected mostly in West Africa, during the first year of work. The majority of patients neglected chemoprophylaxis of malaria. In about 1/3 of patients, the resulting incapacity for work exceeded 1 month and more. In 7% of patients, 6 months after the treatment, permanent sequelae of the disease were observed: damage to the central nervous system, liver, kidneys and heart. The social and material costs of this invasive occupational disease were high. Malaria is an important health problem in Poles who work in endemic areas. Malaria prevention should be intensified.
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PMID:Malaria as an occupational disease. 758 Mar 49

Background: Since 1963, malaria has been exclusively recognized in Poland as an imported disease, which has become increasingly frequent in recent years. When associated with performing duties in malaria-endemic areas, malaria is acknowledged as an occupational disease. Methods: Ninety five cases of malaria recognized as an occupational disease in Polish citizens in the years 1984-1993 were studied retrospectively in terms of working conditions, epidemiologic and clinical features, and permanent disability sequelae. Results: Among patients examined, young and professionally active persons who called at tropical ports or who worked in rural areas or in the regions of military conflict were predominant. Most infections were contracted in Africa during the first few months of the stay. The observed morbidity and recrudescence rates were mainly attributable to Plasmodium falciparum. Disregard of prevention and chemoprophylaxis of malaria were key risk factors. In 33% of the patients, severe symptoms and complications occurred and these required long-term therapy. In seven cases, disturbances of the central nervous system, hepatic, renal, or cardiac system occurred 6 months after termination of treatment, and these occurrences resulted in permanent disability and an inability to work. Conclusions: The disability and inability to work and its legal consequences, such as indemnity, demonstrate that malaria may present a serious socioeconomic problem, even in the country where it is an imported disease.
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PMID:Malaria as an Occupational Disease in Polish Citizens. 981 17