Study identifies destinations with higher risk of acquiring malaria

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Study identifies destinations with higher risk of acquiring malaria

By Joan Ingram
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The Anopheles mosquito is a known vector for the parasitic disease malaria [Image: CDC]

This article summarises an Australian surveillance study that provides useful information for New Zealand travellers about malaria risk

This Practice article has been endorsed by the RNZCGP and has been approved for up to 0.5 credits for continuing professional development purposes (2 , Educate small, BACK panel - grey
References

Sohail A, Barry A, Auburn S, et al. Imported malaria into Australia: surveillance insights and opportunities. J Travel Med 2024;31(3):taad164.