New Malaria outbreak in Greece, CDC Update

New Malaria outbreak in Greece, CDC Update

I was staggered to read on The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website that (CDC) they have received information that there have been 14 additional P. vivax malaria cases identified in Greece; four that are locally-acquired cases in Greek residents with no previous travel, and 10 cases in immigrants. Those 10 cases could have either been imported or acquired locally. Between January 1 and October 1, 2012, Greece has reported a total of 70 cases of malaria. Of those 70 cases, 54 were caused by P. vivax (12 are locally acquired, 2 are relapses, and 40 occurred in immigrants). Source CDC 19th October 2012

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