Recent malaria outbreak in the USA: Risk of and response to malaria reintroduction in non-endemic regions

The emergence of locally transmitted Plasmodium vivax malaria in Florida from May to July 2023 underscores the persistent threat of malaria reintroduction in non-endemic regions. The increasing instances of imported malaria associated with international travel, alongside the existence of competent l...

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Main Authors: Liwang Cui, Kami Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2024-01-01
Series:Decoding Infection and Transmission
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949924024000028
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Summary:The emergence of locally transmitted Plasmodium vivax malaria in Florida from May to July 2023 underscores the persistent threat of malaria reintroduction in non-endemic regions. The increasing instances of imported malaria associated with international travel, alongside the existence of competent local vectors, emphasize the critical need for public health authorities in non-endemic countries to remain vigilant and well-prepared to sustain a malaria-free status.
ISSN:2949-9240