Locally Acquired Malaria in the United States

Abstract

Malaria, which affects half the globe, remains a dangerous infectious agent. A recent American study demonstrates a lack of knowledge of local epidemic causes. The main goal of this article is to investigate the Anopheles mosquito, the main vector, and to assess vector-borne disease preparation due to global warming. Overall, we wish to assess vulnerability to smaller malaria outbreaks here in the United States (US). The essay examines malaria’s prevalence globally and its implications in the US. The focus is on locally acquired malaria transmission, its effects, and preventative and control strategies. This article examines how global warming affects malaria transmission, diagnosis, and treatment within the US. Climate change affects malaria-carrying vector behavior and dispersal via changing temperature and humidity. As a result of climate change, multiple mosquito species with the potential to transmit malaria exist throughout the United States, and the vast majority of vector control groups are ill-prepared to deal with a vector-borne illness epidemic. The primary focus of this article is to evaluate our knowledge of the Anopheles mosquito vector as it is spread north of the US due to climate change. Furthermore, we will assess our ability to respond to malaria epidemics and how to reduce the susceptibility to localized malaria outbreaks and how to maintain efficient preventative and control efforts.