Third person dies from malaria in cluster near Germany’s Frankfurt Airport
Summary
Three people have died from malaria in a rare outbreak linked to Frankfurt Airport in Germany. The infections occurred in people who had not traveled to areas where malaria is common, likely from mosquitoes that arrived on planes or in luggage.Key Facts
- Three people died from malaria near Frankfurt Airport in Germany.
- The infected individuals had not traveled to places where malaria usually occurs.
- The malaria parasite is spread by mosquitoes, not directly from person to person.
- Officials believe mosquitoes carrying malaria came on airplanes or in luggage.
- Six airport workers caught malaria in July, with two dying.
- Frankfurt Airport set traps to catch mosquitoes and sent them for testing in Belgium.
- Health authorities advised local doctors to check for malaria in patients with fever.
- Residents and airport workers are urged to seek medical help if they have symptoms like fever, chills, or breathing problems.
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