Two workers at Frankfurt Airport have died after contracting malaria, with six employees in total infected, according to German public health officials. The infections are believed to have been caused by mosquitoes that arrived on an aircraft. German authorities suspect the mosquitoes were brought in on a plane, leading to the unusual cluster of cases. Five surviving employees are currently receiving medical care.
While the exact circumstances of the mosquito’s arrival remain unclear, the incident highlights the potential for imported diseases to establish themselves even in developed nations. The case is unusual, as malaria is not typically transmitted within Germany.
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