Hepatitis B and C Infection in International Travelers
ConclusionsThis review demonstrates international travelers are at risk of HBV and HCV infection and provides evidence‐based information enabling health practitioners to provide more appropriate pre‐travel advice. HBV vaccination should be considered in all travelers to countries with a moderate to high HBV prevalence (HBsAg ≥ 2%) and the risk and benefits discussed with the individuals in consultation with the health practitioner. There is no duration of travel without risk of HBV infection. However, it is apparent that those travelers with a longer duration of travel are at greatest risk of HBV infection (ie, e...
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - April 3, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Douglas F. Johnson, Karin Leder, Joseph Torresi Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
International Travelers as Sentinels for Sustained Influenza Transmission During the 2009 Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 Pandemic
ConclusionDetection of travel‐related cases appeared to be a reliable indicator of sustained influenza transmission within the exposure country and may aid planning for targeted surveillance, interventions, and quarantine protocols. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - March 14, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Xiaohong M. Davis, Kelly A. Hay, D. Adam Plier, Sandra S. Chaves, Poh Lian Lim, Eric Caumes, Francesco Castelli, Phyllis E. Kozarsky, Martin S. Cetron, David O. Freedman, Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The Global Availability of Rabies Immune Globulin and Rabies Vaccine in Clinics Providing Direct Care to Travelers
ConclusionThe availability of RV and RIG varied by geographic region. All travelers should be informed that RIG and RV might not be readily available at their destination and that travel health and medical evacuation insurance should be considered prior to departure. Travelers should be educated to avoid animal exposures; to clean all animal bites, licks, and scratches thoroughly with soap and water; and to seek medical care immediately, even if overseas. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - March 14, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Emily S. Jentes, Jesse D. Blanton, Katherine J. Johnson, Brett W. Petersen, Mark J. Lamias, Kis Robertson, Richard Franka, Deborah Briggs, Peter Costa, Irene Lai, Doug Quarry, Charles E. Rupprecht, Nina Marano, Gary W. Brunette Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Low Risk of Japanese Encephalitis in Short‐Term Australian Travelers to Asia
The risk of Japanese encephalitis (JE) in travelers is unknown. In this prospective study, we investigated the incidence of JE in 387 short‐term Australian travelers visiting Asia over a 32‐month period from August 2007 to February 2010 by performing pre‐ and post‐travel antibody testing. No travelers were infected with JE virus during travel, indicating a low risk of infection for short‐term travelers. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - March 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Irani Ratnam, Karin Leder, Jim Black, Beverley‐Ann Biggs, Elizabeth Matchett, Alex Padiglione, Ian Woolley, Theo Panagiotidis, Tony Gherardin, Christine Luxemburger, Joseph Torresi Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Detection of Dengue Virus Nonstructural Protein 1 (NS1) by Using ELISA as a Useful Laboratory Diagnostic Method for Dengue Virus Infection of International Travelers
ConclusionsThe results indicate that NS1 antigen positive rates were higher than those of RT‐PCR during longer period of early phase in DENV infection. Thus, NS1 antigen ELISA is a useful tool for confirming DENV infection in international travelers, when it is used in combination with anti‐DENV IgM ELISA. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - March 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Meng Ling Moi, Tsutomu Omatsu, Shigeru Tajima, Chang‐Kweng Lim, Akira Kotaki, Makiko Ikeda, Fumiue Harada, Mikako Ito, Masayuki Saijo, Ichiro Kurane, Tomohiko Takasaki Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Family Compliance With Counseling for Children Traveling to the Tropics
ConclusionsA ≥80% compliance with pre‐travel counseling in children traveling overseas was achieved only for drinking bottled water, using repellents, a routine vaccine update, and yellow fever immunization. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - March 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Stéphanie Caillet‐Gossot, Rémi Laporte, Guilhem Noël, Philippe Gautret, Georges Soula, Jean Delmont, Benoit Faucher, Philippe Parola, Lindsay Osei, Philippe Minodier Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
A Survey of US Travelers to Asia to Assess Compliance With Recommendations for the Use of Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
ConclusionsA quarter of surveyed US travelers to Asia reported planned itineraries for which JE vaccination should have been considered. However, few of these at‐risk travelers received JE vaccine. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - March 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mark R. Duffy, Christie Reed, Paul J. Edelson, Sena Blumensaadt, Kimberly Crocker, Anne Griggs, Brad J. Biggerstaff, Mark J. Delorey, Edward B. Hayes, Marc Fischer Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Rabies Immunization of Travelers in a Canine Rabies Endemic Area
ConclusionRabies prophylaxis is an important decision for each traveler. It should be made before visiting endemic areas. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - March 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Suda Sibunruang, Saowaluck Tepsumethanon, Natthasri Raksakhet, Terapong Tantawichien Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Dive‐Related Fatalities Among Tourist and Local Divers in the Northern Croatian Littoral (1980–2010)
ConclusionFatally injured foreign divers differ from resident diver fatalities in diving method and age. Tourists are the group most at risk while scuba diving according to the Croatian sample. Occupational scuba divers and free‐divers are the group most at risk among resident divers. This study is an important tool in uncovering the most common victims of diving and the related risk factors. It also highlights the problems present in the legal and medical monitoring of recreational divers and discusses possible pre‐event, event, and post‐event preventive actions that could lead to reduced mortality rates in divers. ...
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - January 31, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Valter Stemberga, Anja Petaros, Veronika Rasic, Josip Azman, Ivan Sosa, Miran Coklo, Ivone Uhac, Alan Bosnar Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
International Travel Patterns and Travel Risks of Patients Diagnosed With Cancer†
ConclusionTravelers with cancer who have impaired immunity had similar infectious diseases exposure risks and travel patterns as travelers whose cancer is cured or in remission. Improved understanding of travel patterns and risks of patients with cancer may assist in providing more focused pre‐travel health interventions to this complex subset of travelers. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - January 30, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tarek Mikati, Ying Taur, Susan K. Seo, Monika K. Shah Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Trial of an Oral Synbiotic (AKSB) for Prevention of Travelers' Diarrhea
ConclusionsThe prophylactic oral synbiotic was safe but did not reduce the risk of developing TD among travelers, nor did it decrease the duration of TD or the use of antibiotics when TD occurred. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - January 25, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Abinash Virk, Jayawant Mandrekar, Elie F. Berbari, Thomas G. Boyce, Philip R. Fischer, Mary J. Kasten, Robert Orenstein, Jon E. Rosenblatt, Priya Sampathkumar, Irene Sia, Donna Springer, Thomas E. Witzig Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Professional Skippers' Sun‐Protection Knowledge and Behavior in the Tropics
A preliminary inquiry, conducted on Martinique Island, sought to determine professional skippers' sun‐protection knowledge and behavior. Fifty‐two skippers (mean age: 41 years) completed a questionnaire; 39 (75 %) had a simple sunburn over the last 6 months and 3 (6%) severe sunburn; 54 (64%) declared achieving sun protection by wearing clothes during >90% of the day. Only 17% had used sun protection >90% of the time. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - January 3, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Olivier Rodriguez, Véronique Bousser, Brigitte N'Goala, Anatole Doloir, Danièle Quist, Christian Derancourt Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Candiru—A Little Fish With Bad Habits: Need Travel Health Professionals Worry? A Review
ConclusionsUntil evidence of the fish's threat to humans is forthcoming, there appears to be no need for considering the candiru in health advice for travelers to the Amazon. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - January 2, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Irmgard L. Bauer, Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Impact of Traveling to Visit Friends and Relatives on Chronic Disease Management
ConclusionsThis study identified a high proportion of problems related to chronic conditions experienced during VFR travel, while pre‐travel appointments tended to focus on infectious disease prevention. A greater emphasis on medication adherence and chronic disease management during VFR travel is also needed during pre‐travel preparations. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - January 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Holly E. Gurgle, David J. Roesel, Tiffany N. Erickson, Emily Beth Devine Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
A Multinational Outbreak of Histoplasmosis Following a Biology Field Trip in the Ugandan Rainforest
ConclusionsThis is an unusual outbreak of histoplasmosis following short‐term travel to Africa. Pulmonary histoplasmosis should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of an acute febrile respiratory illness in travelers returning from endemic areas or reporting activities suggesting exposure. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - January 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lucy E. Cottle, Effrossyni Gkrania‐Klotsas, Hannah J. Williams, Hannah E. Brindle, Andrew J. Carmichael, Graham Fry, Nicholas J. Beeching Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
