Epidemiological situation of malaria infections in Nikshahr: A city in the endemic area of Sistan and Balouchestan province, Southeastern Iran

摘要

Background: Malaria, one of the most important health problem in tropical and subtropical regions is an endemic disease appeared in the Southeastern province of Iran.This descriptive study conducted to show the epidemiological feature of Malaria in Nikshahr (a city in the province of Sistan & Balouchestan), with a census of the positive cases reported through malaria-care programs during the March 2006-March2010.