How Maryland’s Recent Malaria Case Can Inform Future Detection and Prevention

In mid-August, the Maryland Department of Health issued an advisory that the agency had confirmed a rare positive case of locally acquired malaria. But locally acquired malaria is rare in the U.S. and the unique case led to a new article published by federal health officials highlighting efforts that led to the eventual diagnosis.

State and federal public health officials believe the malaria case identified in Maryland can help inform about the difficulties in diagnosing locally acquired cases and showcase collaboration among state agencies and public health professionals to help inform the public of the risks for malaria. Read more from WTOP and Maryland Matters here.