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German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'

German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'

Summary

A worker at Frankfurt Airport in Germany died from malaria after mosquitoes carrying the disease arrived on a plane. Six airport employees caught malaria in a rare local outbreak, and the other five are being treated.

Key Facts

  • One Frankfurt Airport worker died from malaria.
  • Six employees were infected during a rare outbreak at the airport.
  • German health officials believe mosquitoes carrying malaria came on a plane.
  • Five infected workers are currently receiving medical care.
  • Mosquito traps have been set up at the airport for analysis.
  • Malaria in Germany usually affects travelers returning from tropical areas.
  • The last airport malaria case in Frankfurt happened in 2023.
  • Malaria is caused by a parasite spread through mosquito bites and is not passed between people.
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