Western Reader
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced plans to conduct an emergency mosquito spray following the confirmation of a locally transmitted malaria case.
This alarming development marks the third instance this year where the disease, once eradicated from the United States, has re-emerged within our borders.
The resurgence of malaria, a disease that was once common in the United States but had not been seen in Maryland for over 40 years, is a stark reminder of the challenges we face in maintaining public health.
The victim, a resident of the National Capital Region, had not traveled outside the United States or to other states with recent malaria cases, making this a case of local transmission.
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This new case in Maryland follows earlier instances of locally acquired malaria in Florida and Texas. However, what sets the Maryland case apart is the strain of the disease.
According to Dr. David Blythe, director of the Maryland Department of Health’s Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Outbreak Response Bureau, the strain found in Maryland is different and potentially more severe than those identified in Florida and Texas.
Symptoms of this strain include high fever, chills, body aches, diarrhea, and vomiting, typically appearing seven to 30 days after being bitten by a mosquito carrying the parasite.
The State Department of Agriculture responded swiftly, announcing emergency mosquito spraying to curb the spread of the disease.
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Despite the alarming nature of this development, the Maryland Department of Health assures residents that the risk of locally acquired mosquito-transmitted malaria remains very low.
However, they urge the public to take precautions against mosquito bites and seek urgent medical care if symptoms develop after traveling abroad.
The department also recommends using insect repellent containing DEET on exposed skin, wearing loose-fitting, long-sleeved clothing when possible, and keeping windows and doors closed or covered with screens.
Additionally, standing water should be emptied at least once a week to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs, and broken screening on windows, doors, porches, and patios should be repaired.
This resurgence of malaria serves as a wake-up call for all Americans.
This article appeared in Our Patriot and has been published here with permission.
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