We are investigating possible locally acquired case of malaria

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An East Pierce County woman who has not traveled recently was diagnosed Aug. 2 with malaria. She is receiving treatment and we continue to monitor her status.

We are working with Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate potential sources of infection. It’s possible she was recently infected with malaria in Washington. If confirmed, this would be the first known locally acquired case of malaria in Washington.

The most likely cause of a locally acquired case is a mosquito biting someone infected with a travel-associated case of malaria, then passing the infection on to this patient.

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Environmental Protection Agency Approves Nootkatone

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The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a new ingredient, called nootkatone, that repels and kills mosquitoes and ticks. The naturally occurring ingredient — which is responsible for the characteristic scent of grapefruit — was discovered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and developed into an insecticide.
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Berkeley Study Links West Nile with Higher Temperatures

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According to a recent UC Berkeley study, there is a link between increased West Nile transmission with higher temperatures. As temperatures continue to increase globally, regions closer to the coast are likely to face an increased risk of West Nile virus outbreaks, according to study lead author Nicholas Skaff.

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Research Shows Mosquitoes in Hot, Dry Climates Evolved to Bite Humans

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New research shows that mosquitoes who live in very hot and dry climates evolved to prefer biting humans because of the way we store water in our bodies. To learn more, click the link below!

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