After a Pierce County woman was diagnosed with malaria, Washington residents might be wondering about their risks of getting the deadly disease — and how to prevent the mosquitos that spread it. The ...

Malaria is transmitted through bites from infected mosquitoes, while typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi, a gramme-negative salmonella bacterium, through ingestion of contaminated food and drinks.

Mosquito borne diseases become more common in summer as warm weather and standing water create ideal conditions for ...

State officials are investigating whether a North Jersey resident contracted malaria from a local mosquito, authorities said on Aug. 18. It would be the first reported case of the disease acquired in ...