A leading authority on infectious diseases offers their opinion on the recent rise in malaria cases in the US, with numerous locally acquired cases recorded in Texas and Florida. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these cases represent the first local cases of malaria in the nation in 20 years. Although these occurrences are concerning, there is still a low probability that malaria will spread throughout the US. Malaria infections are frequently linked to travel, but as travel rises and COVID-19 regulations loosen, it becomes increasingly important to track the disease’s spread. Additionally, as a result of habitat changes brought on by climate change, ticks and mosquitoes that spread disease may be able to thrive in new regions. Malaria symptoms, which include fever, chills, headaches, muscle pains, abdominal discomfort, and weariness, are similar to those of the flu.

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