Malaria

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Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says

NEW YORK (AP) — The United States has seen five cases of malaria spread by mosquitos in the last two months — the first time there’s been local spread in 20 years.

https://apnews.com/article/malaria-florida-texas-cdc-mosquitoes-a7ea0cbe37bc8df093ce35e836cd717e?

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Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says

Multiple mosquitoes gathered by authorities in Florida's Sarasota County have tested positive for malaria at a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lab, as the response has ramped up to stamp out further spread of the illness. Four locally-acquired cases of malaria were recently reported in Florida, along with one in Texas — the first known instances of the mosquito-borne illness being transmitted within the U.S. since 2003.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/malaria-florida-mosquitoes-human-cases/

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As malaria cases tick up in Florida, a doctor treating patients describes their symptoms

Two more locally acquired malaria infections have been reported in Florida, bringing the state's total to six.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna93123

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World’s first malaria vaccine: GAVI to launch 18 million doses in 12 countries, know how India’s Bharat Biotech and Serum Institute are going to play a crucial role

On 5th July Gavi, the vaccine alliance, announced that twelve African countries are set to receive 18 million doses of first-ever malaria vaccine in the next two years. Malaria is one of the leading causes of death in the African continent and these vaccines will play a critical role in saving lives.

https://www.opindia.com/2023/07/worlds-first-malaria-vaccine-gavi-18-million-doses-in-12-countries-indias-bharat-biotech-serum-institute/?

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Malaria cases in FL have been spreading. What happened in the 20 years since the last local spread?

Two more cases of locally acquired malaria in Florida’s Sarasota County would make the spread that started in May as extensive as the Palm Beach County cases 20 years ago.

https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/07/13/malaria-cases-in-fl-have-been-spreading-what-happened-in-the-20-years-since-the-last-local-spread/?

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Florida county reports its 7th case of locally contracted malaria

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — A southwest Florida county has document a seventh case of malaria, state authorities said.

https://apnews.com/article/florida-malaria-new-case-bab4df2107595aac6b24ef10df6f453c?

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Malaria and dengue still spreading across Florida’s coastlines in 2023

While Southwest Florida’s Sarasota County has spent more than $80,000 spraying insecticide trying to control its malaria outbreak, another case of dengue fever appeared in Miami-Dade County.

https://floridaphoenix.com/blog/malaria-and-dengue-still-spreading-across-floridas-coastlines-in-2023/

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Could climate change make malaria more common in FL? Experts say it’s complicated

Florida’s climate has been a suitable breeding ground for mosquitoes, but climate change could make temperatures apt for them to spread diseases for longer throughout the year, experts say.

https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/07/28/could-climate-change-make-malaria-more-common-in-fl-experts-say-its-complicated/?

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What to look for in mosquito repellents

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — There’s an old joke that mosquitoes are like family: They are annoying, but they carry your blood.

https://apnews.com/article/mosquito-repellent-cdc-recommends-e47c0c35ffe49d6f36b39d03f1b95e06?