Frankfurt Airport worker dies after malaria infection
An unusual cluster of malaria cases at Frankfurt Airport infected six employees, one fatally. It is thought to have been caused by a mosquito brought in on an aircraft.
Two Frankfurt Airport employees have died from malaria after being infected by mosquitoes, according to health officials. The outbreak, known as "airport malaria," is believed to have been caused by mosquitoes carried on a plane. The first death occurred in July and the second in August. Six employees were infected despite not having traveled to a malaria-risk country.
The other four infected employees are recovering. Fraport, the airport operator, confirmed the latest death and expressed sympathy to the employee's family. Germany's health institute says those affected fell ill between July 4 and 6, likely due to an infected mosquito brought onto the aircraft. Malaria, a life-threatening disease, is mainly a concern in sub-Saharan Africa, but can occur if someone is bitten by an infected mosquito. Mosquito traps have been installed at Frankfurt Airport to monitor the spread of the disease.
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