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Table 2 Foci classification in Thailand

From: Implementation and success factors from Thailand’s 1-3-7 surveillance strategy for malaria elimination

Foci classification

Current definition

A1

Active foci: village with indigenous cases in the current year

A2

Residual non-active foci: village without indigenous cases in the current year but with indigenous cases in the previous 3 years

B1

Cleared foci but receptive: village without indigenous cases for 3 consecutive years but vectors are found or environment is suitable for vector breeding

B2

Cleared foci but not receptive: village without indigenous cases for 3 consecutive but vectors are not found or environment is not suitable for vector breeding