Warning as ‘suitcase and airport malaria’ fuel spread of killer disease across Europe

MALARIA cases resulting from bites from infected mosquitoes that have been transported on planes are on the rise in Europe.

Cases of suitcase and airport malaria, also known as Odyssean malaria, have been reported among travellers returning from countries where the disease is established.

GettyOdyssean malaria cases are on the rise in Europe, with cases reported n France, Belgium and Germany[/caption] GettyOdyssean malaria refers to cases resulting from the bite of an infected mosquito transported by aircraft...