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1.As stated in our text, Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by at least four species of the single-celled parasite Plasmodium, which is carried between people by infected Anopheles mosquitoes (Bauman, 2018).
Explain how each of the following could lead to the reemergence of malaria in the United States:
Global warming: Global warming is simply the heating of the Earth’s temperature. An increase in temperature could bring on an increase in the number of mosquitos. Research has shown that warmer temperatures associated with climate change can accelerate mosquito development (Climate Change Indicators: West Nile Virus | US EPA, 2022). The increase in mosquito vectors would then increase the chances of the spread of malaria.
Increased travel of individuals from endemic regions to the United States: Endemic regions refers to a disease that occurs at a relatively stable frequency within a given area or population ( Bauman, 2018). An increase in travel to endemic regions increases the chances of Malaria being brought back to the United States. This could be associated with “Airport” Malaria, “Airport” malaria refers to malaria caused by infected mosquitoes that are transported rapidly by aircraft from a malaria-endemic country to a non-endemic country (CDC – Malaria – About Malaria – Malaria Transmission in the United States, n.d.).
Increased immigration of individuals from endemic regions to the United States: Immigration of individuals from endemic regions is of concern because if infected immigrants are traveling to the United States, they are bringing it with them. Although they are not transmitting the disease, there is still a risk. If a person infected with Malaria is bitten by a mosquito now that mosquito is infected, which can now infect other people if they bite them.
Laws protecting wetlands: Wetlands are defined as an area of land that is either covered with water or saturated with water (Wetland, n.d.). Laws protecting these areas pose a risk of an increase in Malaria. Wetlands can become a habitat for vector mosquitos (Catry et al., 2018). In areas where Malaria exists, this poses a threat to higher transmission from mosquitoes to people. Water attracts mosquitoes; this needs to be kept at a minimum to reduce the rate of mosquito reproduction.
2.(a) Global warming: Due to its effects on the geographic range and survival of malaria-carrying mosquitoes, global warming has the potential to cause the resurgence of malaria in the United States. The habitat that these mosquitoes may live in can increase as a result of rising temperatures, allowing them to flourish in areas where they were previously absent. According to Patz et al. (2005), this growth raises the risk of transmission and the probable return of malaria into the United States.
(b) Increasing numbers of people traveling to the United States from areas where malaria is prevalent: Increasing numbers of people traveling to the United States from areas where malaria is endemic can help the disease resurface. Infected travelers may unknowingly spread the parasite that causes malaria to local mosquito populations. Local malaria transmission can happen if these mosquitoes bite an infected traveler and subsequently bite other people, reestablishing the disease in the United States (Molina et al., 2008).
(c) Increased immigration from countries where malaria is endemic to the United States: This factor may also play a role in the resurgence of malaria in the country. The malaria parasite may be brought by immigrants from these areas, which can then spread to nearby mosquitoes and eventually to other people. Malaria may return and spread within the United States if the proper control measures are not put in place (Molina et al., 2008).
(d) Wetland protection laws: Wetland protection laws may unintentionally aid in the resurgence of malaria in the United States. Mosquito breeding habitats, particularly those that spread malaria, are optimal in wetlands. The risk of malaria transmission in the United States can rise if wetlands are legally protected and conservation efforts restrict mosquito control measures like draining or pesticide application (Gubler, 2010).
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