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Frankfurt reports third malaria death in airport-linked outbreak
- On Thursday, Frankfurt public health authorities confirmed two new malaria cases in the Schwanheim district, bringing the total to six since July. Patients lived near Frankfurt Airport, likely infected by mosquitoes transported on aircraft.
- Known as "airport malaria," this rare transmission occurs when infected mosquitoes travel on flights from endemic regions. The Robert Koch Institute notes such cases are notable exceptions to typical infection profiles in Germany, where more than 99 per cent of cases are imported.
- Early symptoms often mimic flu or stomach infections, potentially delaying diagnosis. Frankfurt am Main officials urged doctors to "consider the possibility of malaria in patients presenting with unexplained fever," even for residents without recent travel to endemic areas.
- Two of the recorded cases have proved fatal, prompting city officials to issue a health warning. The public health authority established a hotline for residents seeking information, emphasizing the disease is not contagious from person to person.
- To mitigate risks, the Federal Foreign Office recommends using repellents containing DEET or icaridin alongside wearing long clothing. Health authorities continue investigating whether the cluster is definitively linked to mosquitoes transported on flight routes.
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Malaria outbreaks and deaths in the vicinity of Frankfurt Airport. What is the risk of further cases?
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Three people have died from malaria after a mosquito was transported aboard a flight to Germany, according to reports. Several people were rushed to a hospital amid a rare outbreak of the tropical disease following flights to Frankfurt, The Sun reported. It was unclear where the flights [...]
Third person dies after mosquito reportedly trapped on plane to Germany in 'airport malaria' phenomenon
Three people have died from so-called "airport malaria" after an infected mosquito was reportedly transported aboard a flight to Frankfurt Airport in Germany.
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