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Disease Threat
WHO warns of increased risk of malaria, dengue fever in tsunami-hit areas
February 20th, 2005
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned January 27, 2005, that Asia's tsunami-affected areas are now extremely vulnerable to mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever. Pools of stagnant water left over from the December 26 tsunami have created perfect conditions for mosquitoes to multiply and potentially cause severe public health problems, said Jack Chow, MD, the WHO's assistant director-general responsible for malaria. Malaria and dengue fever are endemic throughout the tsunami zone, except in the Maldives. With the rainy season now starting, particularly in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, a rise in cases can be expected, the United...
Source: Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA (2005-02-20)
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