Malaria

Malaria is caused by four species of parasites in the genus Plasmodium. They are: Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae and P. ovale. There are several cases of malaria in Los Angeles County each year. Malaria is NOT transmitted locally. All cases of malaria in Los Angeles County were acquired in other countries. Malaria is transmitted by the bite of the Anopheles spp. mosquito.

News, Updates, and Data:

• CDC Health Update: Important Updates on Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in Florida, Texas, and Maryland (8-28-23)
• CDC Health Advisory : Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in the United States (6-26-23)
• Prevention and Early Identification of Malaria in the Traveler  
• Malaria Prevention Checklist  
• Los Angeles County: Annual Morbidity Reports (2001-2013)  
• ACDC: A Manual of Department Rules, Regulations and Control Procedures (B73)  
• Malaria Case Report
  • LAC: ACDC's Epidemiologic Case History Forms Web Page
  • LAC: Reported Cases of Selected Diseases (2011-2016)  
  • LAC: Reported Cases of Selected Diseases (2005-2010)  
  • LAC: Reported Cases of Selected Diseases (1999-2004)  

Additional Resources

• LAC DPH: Travel Associated Diseases in LA County Webpage
• Questions & Answers from DPH Nursing  
• CDC: Malaria
• CDC: Traveler's Health
• CDPH: Malaria