Two German Airport Workers Die of Rare Airport Malaria
Public health officials believe mosquitoes carrying the disease arrived on an incoming flight
Two workers at Germany's busiest airport have died from malaria, according to statements released by national public health authorities. Health officials believe the fatal cases were caused by infected mosquitoes that traveled into the country aboard an incoming aircraft. The rare condition, often referred to as airport malaria, occurs when mosquitoes carrying the parasite are inadvertently transported from endemic regions to areas where the disease is not typically found. An investigation into the incident is ongoing as public health agencies monitor the situation at the facility.
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