US EditionMalaria case in New Jersey resident who hasn’t traveled under investigation
The case marks the first locally acquired malaria in New Jersey since 1991, with about 100 annual travel-related cases reported by the state health department.
- New Jersey health officials announced on Monday an investigation into a malaria case in a Morris County resident with no recent international travel.
- If confirmed, this infection would mark the first locally acquired malaria case in New Jersey since 1991, prompting efforts to determine its source.
- Officials from New Jersey's health and environmental agencies, alongside the CDC, are jointly examining possible sources of infection following the detection of Anopheles mosquitoes in the area.
- Acting Health Commissioner Jeff Brown highlighted that the best approach is to avoid mosquito exposure and to promptly identify and treat malaria cases in travelers returning to New Jersey, while also noting that the overall risk remains low.
- Officials encouraged residents to help prevent locally acquired malaria and safeguard public health by removing any standing water where mosquitoes can breed and by using insect repellent.
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New Jersey may have its first locally transmitted malaria case since 1991
A malaria case was reported by Morris County, New Jersey, resident who hadn't left the United States. Health officials are working to determine if it's the first locally transmitted case in New Jersey since 1991.
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