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Malaria Mosquito Lands in Frankfurt | Toronto News

Malaria Mosquito Lands in Frankfurt | Toronto News

Published 1 week, 4 days ago
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Two airport workers in Frankfurt died from malaria—likely brought by an imported mosquito that hitched a ride on a plane. Six staff infected, two fatal; four hospitalized but expected to recover. Germany’s health agency is tracking the rare Anopheles mosquito strain and analyzing parasite samples. While malaria remains deadly worldwide, especially in Africa, it’s extremely uncommon in Europe—and treatable if caught early.

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