Malaria identified in Florida

Date: 07/05/23

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Four cases of malaria (Plasmodium vivax) have been identified in Sarasota County. As a reminder, suspected or confirmed malaria Is a medical emergency that should be addressed immediately.

Read more on these cases from the Florida Department of Health. Please contact your county health department if you suspect your patient has malaria.

Questions?

Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Malaria Hotline at 1-770-488-7788 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern.

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