Malaria advances into North America: 5 endemic outbreaks in the US

Health services in the United States have warned that the incidence of malaria is increasing in the US states of Florida and Texas. Locally acquired infections have been identified there for more than 20 years.

Health officials in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), are warning people about malaria after four local infections were confirmed in Florida and one in Texas. All patients have now been treated and are “on the mend,” according to the CDC.

CDC is working with health officials in Florida and Texas to actively monitor new outbreaks. US doctors are being urged to be vigilant for patients with unexplained fevers, even if they haven’t recently traveled.

To reduce the spread of mosquitoes, Florida is urging people to check areas in their homes and yards where standing water can collect. They are advised to wear long sleeves and trousers.

Climate change

Malaria is widespread in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America, but not in the Americas. The Anopheles mosquito, which can transmit the disease, is found in much of the United States.

The northward advance of the disease may be related to climate change.

The progression of the disease north of the continental United States may be related to climate change. The risk of malaria transmission is high in areas where mosquitoes can survive year-round.

Tropical mosquitoes are also on the rise in Belgium. Tiger mosquitoes that can transmit dengue or dengue fever are being found in more places every year. The mosquito was there last year 12 seats Found in Belgium, sometimes eggs and larvae indicate breeding here.