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This paper considers the recent status of the spreading of malaria, the symptoms of disease and the chances and needs of control. Worldwide many countries have started projects, which target the elimination of malaria in order to protect their inhabitants and tourists. However, final elimination of malaria is far from being totally successful. This is due to the fact that infected persons may travel without symptoms in many countries and spread their infectious load. Furthermore poor countries cannot induce and steer elimination programs. Thus tourists and foreign workers are highly advised to protect themselves by use of repellents when entering endemic countries.
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Mehlhorn, H. (2023). A Fact Sheet on Malaria: Global Status and Significant Species. In: Mehlhorn, H., Li, J., Wu, K. (eds) Malaria Control and Elimination in China. Parasitology Research Monographs, vol 18. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32902-9_2
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