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What we do — and don't yet — know about the malaria cases in the U.S.

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Even though the U.S. said it eliminated malaria in 1951, efforts have continued to keep the disease at bay. Above: A Stearman biplane sprays insecticide during malaria control operations in Savannah, Ga., in 1973. (Getty Images)
Even though the U.S. said it eliminated malaria in 1951, efforts have continued to keep the disease at bay. Above: A Stearman biplane sprays insecticide during malaria control operations in Savannah, Ga., in 1973. (Getty Images)

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