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Short report: imported mosquito: an uninvited guest
F Castelli1, M G Cabona, A Brunori
1Clinic of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, University of Brescia, Italy.
Summary
Imported malaria cases are rising due to increased travel from tropical to non-endemic regions. Mosquitoes can transport malaria parasites far from airports, necessitating fever investigation in all travelers.
Area of Science:
- Medical Entomology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Increased international travel from tropical regions leads to a rise in imported malaria cases.
- Infected mosquitoes can be transported via air travel, posing a risk of local transmission near airports.
- Previous understanding focused on malaria transmission near international airports.