The last two months have seen five cases of malaria in the United States, the first local outbreak of the disease in 20 years.
According to a health warning released on Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, four instances were found in Florida and one in Texas.
A parasite that spreads through mosquito bites is what causes malaria. People who are infected can get fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms. Infected individuals may experience serious consequences and may pass away if left untreated. Sub-Saharan Africa has had the highest mortality rate among youngsters in recent years.
Medical professionals are being advised by health officials to be alert of the danger of infection, especially those who practice in southern states where the climate is more conducive to the tropical mosquito that transmits malaria. According to the CDC, they should also consider how to get access to the IV medication that is the primary therapy for severe malaria in the country.
According to the organization, those who obtained diagnoses received treatment and "are improving."
Approximately 2,000 cases of malaria are detected annually in the United States; most of these patients are travelers from nations where malaria is a common disease.
There have been 11 outbreaks of malaria brought on by mosquitoes in the United States since 1992. In Palm Beach County, Florida, where eight occurrences were reported, the latest one took place in 2003.