Airport malaria

Airport Malaria

Airport malaria is a type of malaria that is contracted by an individual in an airport, or in the vicinity of an airport, where the disease is not endemic. The disease is transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes that have been transported by aircraft from a malaria-endemic region.

Pronunciation

Airport malaria: /ˈeərˌpɔːrt məˈleɪriə/

Etymology

The term "airport malaria" is derived from the English words "airport", referring to a large airfield equipped for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, and "malaria", a disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Transmission

Airport malaria is transmitted by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. These mosquitoes are not native to the airport area but have been transported there via aircraft from a region where malaria is endemic. The mosquitoes may leave the aircraft while it is on the ground, or they may be carried out in the luggage of passengers or in cargo. Once in the airport area, they can bite and infect individuals with the malaria parasite.

Symptoms

The symptoms of airport malaria are similar to those of other types of malaria and can include fever, chills, sweats, headache, nausea, vomiting, body aches, and general malaise. In severe cases, it can lead to complications such as anemia, kidney failure, seizures, mental confusion, and coma.

Prevention and Control

Prevention and control of airport malaria involve measures to prevent the importation of infected mosquitoes via aircraft, such as disinsection of aircraft coming from malaria-endemic areas. In addition, individuals in the vicinity of airports should take precautions to avoid mosquito bites, such as using insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved clothing.

Related Terms

• Malaria
• Anopheles
• Anemia
• Kidney failure
• Seizures

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Airport malaria
• Wikipedia's article - Airport malaria

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