CDC&P: MMWR Vol. 66 / No. SS-12

MMWR Surveillance Summaries Vol. 66, No. SS-12 May 26, 2017   PDF   In this report Malaria Surveillance — United States, 2014 Kimberly E. Mace, PhD; Paul M. Arguin, MD. Malaria in humans is caused by intraerythrocytic protozoa of the genus Plasmodium. These parasites are transmitted by the bite of an infective female Anopheles mosquito. Most malaria infections in the United States occur among persons who have traveled to regions with ongoing malaria transmission. CDC received reports of 1,724 confirmed malaria cases with onset of symptoms in 2014. This report summarizes those cases, as well as trends during previous years. MMWR Masthead Stay up-to-date with the "voice of CDC" by downloading the MMWR Express app for fast access to MMWR: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mmwr_mobileapps.html.   Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC has reached over 1.3 million subscribers. Thank you for your support.                This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • 1600 Clifton Rd • Atlanta, GA 30333 • 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)