Pre-travel care for immunocompromised and chronically ill travellers: A retrospective study

Immunocompromised and chronically ill travellers (ICCITs) are susceptible to travel related diseases. In ICCITs, pre-travel care regarding vaccinations and prophylactics is complex.We evaluated the protection level by preventive measures in ICCITs by analysing rates of vaccination protection, antibody titres, and the prescription of standby antibiotics.

Source: Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease - July 13, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mari ëlle van Aalst, Roos Verhoeven, Freshta Omar, Cornelis Stijnis, Michèle van Vugt, Godelieve J. de Bree, Abraham Goorhuis, Martin P. Grobusch Source Type: research