Abstract: Objective To analyze the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of imported malaria for evidence in clinical diagnosis and treatment. Methods Retrospective analysis was performed regarding the epidemiological and clinical characteristics in 368 cases of imported malaria admitted to and treated in our hospital between January 2007 and December 2019. Results The 368 patients were imported malaria from African counties, and diagnosed by laboratory examination, in whom 103 were infected with Plasmodium falciparum, 95 with Plasmodium vivax, 31 with Plasmodium ovale, 112 with  Plasmodium malariae and another 27 with mixed infection. 366 cases were males(99. 5% ). All patients had symptoms of chills and fever. 97. 6% of the patients were diagnosed within 5 days after onset, and received timely treatment. 364 patients were cured(98. 9% ), and death occurred in 4(1. 1% ). Artemtherin was administered in increased dose and prolonged course without obvious adverse effects. Conclusion Clinicians should be alert to cases of imported malaria. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can improve the prognosis of patients.

Key words: Imported malaria, Diagnosis, Treatment