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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2024-01-01
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| 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. |
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| ISSN: | 2949-9240 |