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PRO/AH/EDR> Malaria, autochthonous – Brazil: (RJ)
Malaria -- BrazilMunicipal sources reported today [17 Apr 2017] that at least 5 residents of Petropolis, a tourist destination about 70 kilometers [44 mi] from Rio de Janeiro, have been diagnosed with malaria.According to a statement from the mayor's office, the 5 victims are men aged 16 to 54. All are being treated for the disease, which is transmitted by the anopheles mosquito.In 2016 there were 2 cases of malaria in Petropolis, which is located in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state Read more [...]
