Each year, more than 250 million cases of malaria are reported worldwide, killing between one and 3 million people. 90% of malaria-related deaths take place in Sub-Saharan Africa. Reports of malaria continue to appear in Mumbai India. In Andhra Pradesh India 2 deaths have been reported this year and 311 cases were reported in February alone. In the city of Quillabamba, Peru 9 cases have been recently reported. Rizal Philippines is usually considered a low risk area, however about 200 cases and 2 deaths were reported in 2010. In South Africa 2 deaths were reported in Limpopo Province recently. In Sri Lanka there have been 580 cases reported in the last year; spread of the disease has increased by 25%. Tropical malaria manifests with flu-like symptoms and high fever. It is recommended to use prophylactic anti-malarial medications as well as mosquito repellents containing DEET on exposed skin and Permethrin on outer clothing, mosquito netting and bedding.
About Dr. Mangi
Richard J. Mangi has maintained a private practice in the greater New Haven area since 1974. He holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Rheumatology and Infectious Disease, and is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and the Infectious Disease Society of America and a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
His practice expertise includes the treatment of allergies, asthma, sinus disease, muscle and joint problems, complicated infections and travel medicine.
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