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New malaria case in Florida brings national total to 8 since May
The cases are the first in 20 years to be acquired in the U.S.
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As malaria cases tick up in Florida, a doctor treating patients describes their symptoms
Florida health officials reported two additional cases of malaria on Thursday, bringing the total number of locally acquired malaria infections in the U.S. to seven since May.
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A National Guard member was told he likely had a virus. He actually had malaria.
The CDC recently announced it had identified five cases of locally transmitted malaria in the United States, the first such cases in 20 years.
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What is malaria and how does it spread?
The CDC says malaria is one of the world’s most severe public health problems. Here’s what you need to know about this dangerous disease.
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CDC issues alert after five cases of malaria were acquired locally in Texas and Florida
Five cases of malaria have been detected in the U.S. in the last two months.
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Invasive Mosquitoes Blamed for Malaria Outbreaks in Africa, Could Unravel Progress
The mosquitoes are suspected to be behind a recent rise in malaria in Djibouti, prompting the World Health Organization to try to stop the insects from spreading further in Africa.