Vaccination of Immunocompromised Travelers: Need for Specific Recommendations!
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Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - September 2, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Odile Launay Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Chronic Complications After Travelers' Diarrhea
(Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - September 2, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Herbert L. DuPont Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Severe Conjunctivitis Due to Multidrug‐Resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Adenovirus 53 Coinfection in a Traveler Returning From Thailand
A male traveler returning from Thailand with severe bilateral conjunctivitis was tested for causative pathogens by culture and polymerase chain reaction in late 2010. The culturally grown Neisseria gonorrhoeae strain was resistant against penicillin, ciprofloxacin, and tetracycline. The patient was also found to have an eye infection with the unusual and likely recombinant adenovirus type 53. Besides multidrug‐resistant gonococcal strains the unusual adenovirus strain is found circulating in Asia and both pathogens may be a risk for travelers. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - September 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dennis Tappe, Andreas Mueller, Benedikt Weißbrich, Jörg Schubert, Marc Schargus, August Stich Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Acute Schistosomiasis in European Students Returning From Fieldwork at Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania
ConclusionsThis is the first report of an outbreak of acute schistosomiasis imported from the Tanzanian shore of Lake Tanganyika and highlights the risk for travelers and the local population of acquiring the infection in that part of Tanzania. It provides arguments for routine serological screening for schistosomiasis in individuals who had prior freshwater contact in endemic areas, irrespective of symptoms or other laboratory findings. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - September 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Florian Steiner, Ralf Ignatius, Barbara Friedrich‐Jaenicke, Sebastian Dieckmann, Gundel Harms, Sven Poppert, Frank P. Mockenhaupt Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Three Cases of Imported Neurocysticercosis in Northern Italy
Conclusion. In nonendemic countries, NCC should be included in the differential diagnosis of all patients coming from endemic areas with seizures, hydrocephalus, and compatible lesions on brain imaging. Long‐term follow‐up is required but may be difficult to implement because these patients tend to move in search of employment. Screening of patient's household contacts for Taenia solium infection should always be carried out. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - September 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Maria Teresa Giordani, Francesca Tamarozzi, Federico Cattaneo, Enrico Brunetti Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Acceptability of Hypothetical Dengue Vaccines Among Travelers
ConclusionsMost travelers would accept a safe and efficacious dengue vaccine if one were available. Travelers valued fewer potential AEs over increased vaccine efficacy. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - August 16, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Christine M. Benoit, William B. MacLeod, Davidson H. Hamer, Carolina Sanchez‐Vegas, Lin H. Chen, Mary E. Wilson, Adolf W. Karchmer, Emad Yanni, Natasha S. Hochberg, Winnie W. Ooi, Laura Kogelman, Elizabeth D. Barnett Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The Mycoarray as an Aid for the Diagnosis of an Imported Case of Histoplasmosis in an Italian Traveler Returning From Brazil
We describe an imported case of histoplasmosis, whose serological profile was established by means of a protein‐based microarray platform, the recently described mycoarray. Because of its peculiarities, such a novel tool greatly facilitates the rapid and multiparametric assessment of patients' serological status and lends itself to be employed as an aid in the diagnosis of primary mycoses, especially in nonendemic countries. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - August 2, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Andrea Ardizzoni, Maria C. Baschieri, Lidia Manca, Caterina Salvadori, Ginevra Marinacci, Claudio Farina, Pierluigi Viale, Elisabetta Blasi Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Health‐Related Adverse Events and Associated Factors in Recreational Divers With Different Certification Levels
ConclusionsThe finding implies the importance of adherence to the depth limit of 40 m for recreational divers, being a slow ascend diver, and utilization of a buddy system in order to prevent diving‐related adverse events. A data recording system related to diving and regulations particularly for tourist divers in the countries attracting tourists is required. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - July 29, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Leyla Özdemir, Güler Duru‐Aşiret, Burcu Bayrak‐Kahraman, Nilgün Devrez, Asutay Akbayır Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Dengue Fever and International Travel
ConclusionsDengue infection in international travelers is not infrequent and may be associated with substantial morbidity. Furthermore, an accurate diagnosis of dengue in travelers requires the use of a combination of diagnostic tests. Although a vaccine is not yet available a number of promising candidates are under clinical evaluation. For now travelers should be provided with accurate advice regarding preventive measures when visiting dengue‐endemic areas. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - July 19, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Irani Ratnam, Karin Leder, Jim Black, Joseph Torresi Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Neurocysticercosis in a European Traveler Returning From India Primarily Suspected as Neoplasia
Abstract
A woman with a history of cured breast cancer and multiple trips to India presented with a cervical nodule. Primarily suspected as metastasis of breast cancer, histopathology, however, showed the scolex of Taenia solium. Although the patient was neurologically asymptomatic neuroimaging showed multiple cysts. During treatment with praziquantel, albendazole, and dexamethason the patient developed seizures. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - July 10, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Helmut J. F. Salzer, Martin Hoenigl, Thomas Valentin, Ines Zollner‐Schwetz, Robert Krause Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Seroprotection After Hepatitis A Vaccination in Patients With Drug‐Induced Immunosuppression
ConclusionsLast‐minute vaccination in subjects using immunosuppressive medication is not reliable, only 60% of our subjects had a protective antibody level after a single vaccination. When serology was done within 4 weeks after a single vaccination, seroprotection rates were only 50%, after 4 weeks this number rose to 64%. When persons visit a travel clinic in time for a complete vaccination series, satisfactory seroprotection rates can be reached. Seroprotection rate depends on the drug being used, persons using anti‐TNF alpha are less protected. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - July 9, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Wouter van den Bijllaardt, Helen M. Siers, Caroline Timmerman‐Kok, Franciscus G. Pessers, Gerard Natrop, Joep F. van Baars, Nynke Nutma, Douwe van der Werf, Elizabeth H. Gisolf Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Mosquito Bite‐Avoidance Attitudes and Behaviors in Travelers at Risk of Malaria
ConclusionThe use of measures to avoid mosquito bites on retiring and covering arms and legs needs to be further emphasized to travelers. The attitude scales described could be a useful tool in practice and research into this area. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - July 9, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Larry Goodyer, John Song Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Post‐Infectious Sequelae of Travelers' Diarrhea
ConclusionsA review of the published literature reveals that potential consequences of travelers' diarrhea may extend beyond the acute illness and these post‐infectious complications may be more common than currently recognized. In addition since TD is such a common occurrence it would be helpful to be able to identify those who might be at greater risk of post‐infectious sequelae in order to target more aggressive prophylactic or therapeutic approaches to such individuals. It is hoped this review will allow clinicians who see travelers to be aware of these post‐infectious sequelae thus adding to our body of knowledg...
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - July 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Bradley A. Connor, Mark S. Riddle Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Risk Assessment and Prevention of Malaria Among Italian Troops in Afghanistan, 2002 to 2011
ConclusionsIn spite of the decreasing compliance with chemoprophylaxis, suggesting a low perception of the risk of malaria, this study confirmed the good tolerability of mefloquine in the military. The risk of malaria for Italian troops in Afghanistan was very low, and chemoprophylaxis was suspended in 2012. A similar policy may be adopted by the generality of International Security Assistance Force troops, and any chemoprophylaxis may be restricted to soldiers stationing in areas where the risk of malaria is substantial. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - July 4, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mario S. Peragallo, Giuseppe Sarnicola, Daniela Boccolini, Roberto Romi, Giacomo Mammana Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Major West Indies MRSA Clones in Human Beings: Do They Travel With Their Hosts?
ConclusionThe distribution of the major MRSA clones in the French (Guadeloupe and Martinique) and non‐French West Indies (Jamaica, Trinidad, and Tobago) is different, and the clones most closely resemble those found in the home countries of the travelers who visit the islands most frequently. The distribution might be affected by tourist migration, which is specific to each island. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - July 4, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tomasz Chroboczek, Sandrine Boisset, Jean‐Philippe Rasigade, Helene Meugnier, Patrick E. Akpaka, Alison Nicholson, Muriel Nicolas, Claude Olive, Michele Bes, François Vandenesch, Frederic Laurent, Jerome Etienne, Anne Tristan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
