A chilling outbreak of malaria, dubbed ‘airport malaria,’ has claimed a third victim in Germany, with officials confirming the deaths are linked to a mosquito that was reportedly trapped on a flight to Frankfurt. The tropical disease, which cannot spread between humans, infected several individuals who had not traveled to malaria-endemic regions, including an airport worker and another local resident who recently died. This rare phenomenon occurs when an infected mosquito is inadvertently transported via aircraft or luggage to a malaria-free area, subsequently biting unsuspecting individuals. The outbreak prompted airport officials to deploy traps in July to contain the spread, with six employees initially contracting the disease between early July. Health authorities are urging anyone experiencing symptoms to seek immediate medical attention, highlighting the unprecedented nature of contracting a disease typically found thousands of miles away.
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