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Malaria in Hong Kong and China

May 15, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION Is malaria a risk in Hong Kong and Southern China? ANSWER There is no reported malaria transmission in Hong Kong, nor in the provinces directly bordering it in southern China. However, there is some risk of malaria in other parts of southern and central China, notably in the provinces of Anhui, Guizhou, Hainan, Henan, Hubei, and Yunnan, though rare cases may also be observed in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: Anhui, climatic conditions, Guizhou, Hainan, Henan, Hong Kong, Hubei, malaria risk, rainfall, seasonality, southern China, transmission, Yunnan

What countries have malaria?

February 19, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION In which countries can it be found? ANSWER Malaria is found in many parts of Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania. The exact distribution depends on climatic variables (namely heat and sufficient rainfall, for the development of the mosquitoes which transmit malaria) and also how successful a particular country or region has been at controlling malaria. For example, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: climatic conditions, development, Malaria Control, Malaria distribution, Malaysia, mosquito, rainfall, temperature

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