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Mosquito Trapped on Flight Causes Third Death
Third person dies after mosquito trapped on plane to Germany in airport malaria outbreak.
In brief
Third person dies after mosquito trapped on plane to Germany in airport malaria outbreak. A mosquito trapped on a flight to Germany caused three malaria deaths, with two airport workers and one resident dying after contracting the disease without traveling to malaria-endemic regions. Originally reported by Fox News.
Third death reported
Three people died from malaria after a mosquito was transported aboard a flight to Germany.
Airport worker dies
An airport worker died from malaria in August without traveling to a malaria-endemic region.
Malaria outbreak details
Two residents of Schwanheim, Germany, died after contracting malaria without traveling to malaria-endemic regions.
Airport malaria explained
Airport malaria occurs when infected mosquitoes become trapped on planes or in luggage and bite people in malaria-free areas.
Malaria cases at airport
Six airport employees contracted malaria between July 4 and July 6 after being bitten by infected mosquitoes.
Containment efforts
Airport officials set traps around the property to contain the malaria outbreak after six employees contracted the disease.
The short version
A mosquito trapped on a flight to Germany caused three malaria deaths, with two airport workers and one resident dying after contracting the disease without traveling to malaria-endemic regions.
