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Two German Airport Workers Die in Rare Malaria Outbreak Linked to Imported Mosquitoes
Health authorities confirmed that two employees at Frankfurt Airport succumbed to malaria after being bitten by mosquitoes inadvertently transported on incoming aircraft. The unusual transmission route has prompted renewed scrutiny of vector control measures at major transport hubs.
26 Aug, 20:00 — 26 Aug, 21:01
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Frankfurt Airport workers die after malaria infection
An unusual cluster of malaria cases at Frankfurt Airport infected six employees, two fatally. Mosquitos brought in on an aircraft are thought to have caused the infections.
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Malaria kills German airport worker in rare outbreak
The outbreak is being investigated by Frankfurt’s Public Health Department, with officials trying to establish how the workers became infected. The post Malaria kills German airport worker in rare outbreak appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Mariam Ileyemi
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