Malaria’s Comeback in the U.S. | Johns Hopkins

Malaria’s Comeback in the U.S. | Johns Hopkins

For the first time in 20 years, the U.S. has recorded homegrown malaria cases. The country sees about 2,000–2,500 malaria cases each year linked to travel to malaria-endemic areas such as sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South America and Southeast Asia—but the nine locally transmitted cases seen so far this year were contracted by people…

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Slowing malaria by treating mosquitoes

Slowing malaria by treating mosquitoes

June 17, 2025 At a Glance Researchers identified compounds that could kill malaria parasites inside mosquitoes. Incorporating these compounds into bed nets could prevent malaria transmission by mosquitoes that are resistant to insecticides. Researchers are working to develop compounds that would be effective at preventing malaria when incorporated into bed nets. GrooveZ / Shutterstock Malaria…

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