The CDC issued a health alert after documenting five cases of malaria acquired within the United States over the last two months, the first locally acquired cases in 20 years. The agency warned that the risk of malaria throughout the country remains extremely low, but urged those suspected of having the disease to be urgently evaluated. They are also reminding people to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.
CDC Warns of Risk of Locally Acquired Malaria in the U.S. After Documenting Five Cases in Two Months
CDC Warns of Risk of Locally Acquired Malaria in the U.S. After Documenting Five Cases in Two Months