Travel-related health problems in the immunocompromised traveller: An exploratory study

Immunocompromised travellers (ICTs) are at increased risk of travel-related health problems. Therefore, they are advised to attend specialised pre-travel clinics for advise on vaccination, malaria chemoprophylaxis and on demand antibiotics. However, studies yield conflicting data regarding travel-related health problems encountered by ICTs; questioning the rationale for certain advises, and particularly the advice of on demand antibiotics.

Source: Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease - May 12, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mari ëlle van Aalst, Marella C.E. van Ruissen, Roos Verhoeven, Godelieve J. de Bree, Abraham Goorhuis, Martin P. Grobusch Source Type: research