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Locally acquired case of malaria pops up in Maryland

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Mosquitoes can carry malaria, the Zika virus, the West Nile virus, the Chikungunya virus, La Crosse encephalitis, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, dengue fever and other mosquito- borne illnesses. The insects lay their eggs in or near standing water.

by Kate Evans

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with three state health departments to investigate nine cases of locally acquired malaria. Seven cases occurred in Sarasota County, Florida, one in Cameron…