Focus type | Characteristics | SDSS classification parameters | Nominated response interventions |
---|---|---|---|
Residual active | - Transmission occurring in an area of ongoing transmission | All areas within a 3km geographical range of a positive case in an area that has had one or more additional positive recorded case within the last 3 months | Focal screening and treatment |
 |  |  | Larval source management |
 | - Effectively controlled with major reductions recorded after interventions |  | Updated geographical reconnaissance |
 |  |  | Community Awareness |
New active | - Transmission occurring in area that has had transmission for less than 2 years or has never had local transmission - 1st Degree: Only introduced cases present; 2nd Degree: Secondary and indigenous cases present | All areas within a 3km geographical range of a positive case in an area of known transmission but has not had an additional reported case within 3 months | Focal screening and treatment |
 |  |  | Focal indoor residual spraying Long lasting insecticidal net assessment and re-distribution as required Larval source management Updated geographical reconnaissance Community Awareness |
New potential | - Isolated imported, induced or relapse cases occurring only | All areas within a 3km geographical range of an imported positive case in a known receptive area that has not had transmission for a period of 2 years | Focal screening and treatment |
 |  |  | Focal indoor residual spraying |
 | - Receptive area with no transmission for at least 2 years |  | Long lasting insecticidal net assessment and re-distribution as required |
 |  |  | Larval source management |
 |  |  | Updated geographical reconnaissance |
 |  |  | Community Awareness |
Residual Non-active | - History of local transmission however not within the last 2 years - Relapses or delayed primary infections with P. vivax or treatment failure of infection before transmission | All areas within a 3km geographical range of a relapsed case in a known receptive area that has not had transmission for a period of 2 years | Focal screening and treatment |
 |  |  | Direct observed treatment and case follow-up Updated geographical reconnaissance Community Awareness |