Malaria Outbreak Strikes Florida and Texas

Three cases of locally transmitted malaria have been identified in the US, the first in 20 years. The cases were identified in Florida and Texas, and all three individuals had not traveled outside the US. Experts say the cases shouldn't cause panic, but it is a reminder that malaria could make a comeback in the US, especially as climate change drives mosquito migration into new areas. The basic elements of malaria transmission are a source, a vector, an uninfected target, and an environment that allows them to come in contact. A robust public health system is critical to the response.