Malaria advances into northern US: 5 endemic outbreaks in US

Health services in the country have warned that the impact of malaria is increasing in the US states of Florida and Texas. There, locally acquired infections have been identified 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 were treated and are “doing well,” 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 exercise caution in patients with unexplained fever, even if they have not recently traveled.

Florida urges residents to check their homes and yards for areas that may collect standing water to reduce the spread of mosquitoes. 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 progression of the disease to the north may be related to climate change.

The progression of the disease north of the continental United States may be related to climate change. After all, the risk of malaria infection is higher in areas where mosquitoes can live for longer periods of the year.

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