First Local Spread of Malaria in US in 20 Years Detected in Florida and Texas
Source: National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
The first local outbreak of malaria in 20 years has been reported in Florida and Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
On Monday, the CDC issued an urgent health advisory, confirming the first local outbreak of Malaria in the United States in over 20 years. Locally acquired cases of Plasmodium vivax malaria have been identified in Florida and Texas, prompting concerns of a possible resurgence.
Over the last two months, four cases have emerged in Florida, with a single case reported in Texas. There is no current evidence suggesting a connection between the cases in the two states.
All of the malaria patients are receiving treatment and showing signs of improvement.
