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health1 month ago•2 min saved

Two Die as Frankfurt Airport Battles Rare Malaria Linked to Imported Mosquitoes

Six Frankfurt airport workers have contracted malaria tropica — the most dangerous form — with two deaths and four others hospitalized but recovering. Authorities are deploying mosquito traps, testing caught specimens in Antwerp, and investigating how an Anopheles stephensi mosquito possibly imported by a plane caused the outbreak, while warning staff to remain vigilant and noting that human-to-human transmission is not possible.

via The Guardian|

#airport-malaria #anopheles-stephensi #frankfurt

science2 months ago•20 min saved

What turns you into a mosquito magnet? Festival study uncovers beer, bed-sharing, and skin bacteria as bite clues

A real-world study at the Lowlands Festival recruited 450 volunteers to see why mosquitoes bite some people more. Findings point to beer/alcohol consumption, cannabis use, not showering, sharing a bed, and higher levels of skin Streptococcus bacteria as linked to more bites, while diet and blood type showed no clear effect. Sunscreen appeared protective, and while repellents and protective clothing remain the best defense, the study highlights how everyday lifestyle can influence mosquito attraction—at least for the Anopheles stephensi species studied.

via Earth.com|

#anopheles-stephensi #beer #mosquito-attraction

world2 months ago•8 min saved

Invasive Malaria Mosquito Crossing Africa Escalates Urban Threat

An invasive, urban-adapted malaria mosquito, Anopheles stephensi, that is resistant to current insecticides is spreading across Africa far faster than feared, threatening malaria in megacities. Genomic analysis traces its rapid expansion from Djibouti into Ethiopia and Kenya, then Sudan and West Africa, with urban transmission possible year‑round. Public-health responses are hampered by shrinking surveillance funding and limited resources, making containment unlikely and potentially worsening urban malaria burdens in cities like Lagos and Kinshasa.

via nytimes.com|

#africa #anopheles-stephensi #insecticide-resistance