Travel Medicine Encounters of Australian General Practice Trainees —A Cross‐Sectional Study
Journal of Travel Medicine,Volume 22, Issue 6, Page 375-382, November/December 2015. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - June 2, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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Journal of Travel Medicine,Volume 22, Issue 6, Page 375-382, November/December 2015. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - June 2, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Expert Review of Evidence Bases for Managing Monkey Bites in Travelers
(Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - June 2, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nicholas J. Riesland, Henry Wilde Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Influenza Outbreaks Among Passengers and Crew on Two Cruise Ships: A Recent Account of Preparedness and Response to an Ever‐Present Challenge
ConclusionsInfluenza activity can become widespread during cruise ship outbreaks and can occur outside of traditional influenza seasons. Comprehensive outbreak prevention and control plans, including prompt antiviral treatment and prophylaxis, may mitigate the impact of influenza outbreaks on cruise ships. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - June 2, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Alexander J. Millman, Krista Kornylo Duong, Kathryn Lafond, Nicole M. Green, Susan A. Lippold, Michael A. Jhung Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Tungiasis Outbreak in Travelers From Madagascar
Seven patients from a group of 16 travelers were diagnosed at our institution with one or more sand fleas on their toes, 1 day to 3 weeks after returning from Madagascar. A questionnaire was sent to the whole group to collect clinical and epidemiological information, which showed that 9 of 13 (69%) had received pre‐travel medical advice, but none were aware of sand flea; thus prevention measures were rarely applied. Five of seven (71%) patients wore open sandals throughout the trip. Overall, 10 sand fleas were extracted. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - June 2, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sorya Belaz, Eugénie Gay, Florence Robert‐Gangneux, Jean‐Claude Beaucournu, Claude Guiguen Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Travel Medicine Encounters of Australian General Practice Trainees —A Cross‐Sectional Study
ConclusionsOur findings reinforce the importance of focused training in travel medicine for GP trainees and adequate exposure to patients in the practice setting. In addition, our findings have implications more broadly for the delivery of travel medicine in general practice. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - June 1, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Simon Morgan, Kim M. Henderson, Amanda Tapley, John Scott, Mieke L. van Driel, Neil A. Spike, Lawrie A. McArthur, Andrew R. Davey, Nigel F. Catzikiris, Parker J. Magin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Short‐Term Immunogenicity and Safety of an Accelerated Pre‐Exposure Prophylaxis Regimen With Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine in Combination With a Rabies Vaccine: A Phase III, Multicenter, Observer‐Blind Study
ConclusionsThis was the first randomized, controlled trial that demonstrated the strong short‐term immunogenicity of a new, accelerated, 1‐week JE‐regimen, which was noninferior to that of the standard regimen, with a satisfactory tolerability and safety profile and no impact of concomitant rabies vaccination. This accelerated regimen, if licensed, could potentially be a valid alternative for individuals requiring a primary series of JE vaccination and rabies pre‐exposure prophylaxis on short notice. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - May 22, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tomas Jelinek, Gerd D. Burchard, Sebastian Dieckmann, Silja Bühler, Maria Paulke‐Korinek, Hans D. Nothdurft, Emil Reisinger, Khaleel Ahmed, Dietrich Bosse, Seetha Meyer, Marco Costantini, Michele Pellegrini Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Gnathostomiasis: An Emerging Infection of Raw Fish Consumers in Gnathostoma Nematode‐Endemic and Nonendemic Countries
ConclusionsGnathostomiasis is no longer a disease of returning travelers, and autochthonous cases may be anticipated to increase as a result of the importation of live Gnathostoma‐infected species and the potential establishment of regional zoonoses of Gnathostoma‐infected wild species. Since the eradication of gnathostomiasis is unlikely given the global distribution of Gnathostoma nematodes, the only effective preventive strategy is to educate persons in endemic and nonendemic areas that fish, eels, frogs, snakes, and birds must be cooked thoroughly first before eating and not eaten raw or marinated. The onset of mig...
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - May 22, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: James H. Diaz Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Zika Virus in an American Recreational Traveler
We report the case of a 48‐year‐old American traveler who presented to our clinic with diffuse rash, malaise, fatigue, fever, arthralgia, low back pain, and bilateral exudative conjunctivitis. The patient had an extensive vaccination and travel history: most notable for prior receipt of yellow fever vaccine; extensive travel or residence in areas endemic for dengue, chikungunya, and West Nile virus; and recent travel to French Polynesia. Clinical and laboratory findings were consistent with Zika virus (ZIKV) infection. Our report highlights the need to include ZIKV in the differential diagnosis, especially in febrile p...
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - May 21, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dyan J. Summers, Rebecca Wolfe Acosta, Alberto M. Acosta Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Profile of Travelers With Preexisting Medical Conditions Attending a Specialist Travel Medicine Clinic in Ireland
ConclusionsThis study provides an insight into the medical profile of travelers attending a travel health clinic. The diverse range of diseases reported highlights the importance of educating physicians and nurses about the specific travel health risks associated with particular conditions. Knowledge of the effects of travel on underlying medical conditions will inform the pre‐travel health consultation. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - May 1, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Calvin Teo Jia Han, Gerard Flaherty Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Risk Factors for Colonization With Multidrug‐Resistant Bacteria Among Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit After Returning From Abroad
ConclusionsThe main factor associated with MDR bacteria carriage after a stay abroad seems to be a hospitalization abroad only in case of antibiotic treatment abroad. Screening and isolation of “Abroad” patients should be recommended, even in case of a first negative screening. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - May 1, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Marion Angue, Nicolas Allou, Olivier Belmonte, Yannick Lefort, Nathalie Lugagne, David Vandroux, Philippe Montravers, Jérôme Allyn Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Immunological Biomarkers in Postinfectious Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ConclusionTaken together, these results provide further evidence as to the molecular distinctness of classes of IBS cases and that serum biomarkers may prove useful in elucidating their pathobiological pathways. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - May 1, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Brian L. Pike, Katie Ann Paden, Ashley N. Alcala, Kayla M. Jaep, Robert P. Gormley, Alexander C. Maue, Benjamin S. Christmann, Charles O. Elson, Mark S. Riddle, Chad K. Porter Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Travel Medicine Encounters of Australian General Practice Trainees—A Cross‐Sectional Study
ConclusionsOur findings reinforce the importance of focused training in travel medicine for GP trainees and adequate exposure to patients in the practice setting. In addition, our findings have implications more broadly for the delivery of travel medicine in general practice. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - May 1, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Simon Morgan, Kim M. Henderson, Amanda Tapley, John Scott, Mieke L. van Driel, Neil A. Spike, Lawrie A. McArthur, Andrew R. Davey, Nigel F. Catzikiris, Parker J. Magin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
High Rate of Multidrug‐Resistant Gram‐Negative Bacilli Carriage and Infection in Hospitalized Returning Travelers: A Cross‐Sectional Cohort Study
ConclusionsThe 10‐fold higher prevalence rate of MDR‐GNB in travelers raises the issues of systematic screening of all travelers, and of the choice of first line antibiotic therapy when treating urinary tract infections in travelers, especially those VFR, migrants, and those returning from Asia. (Source: Journal of Travel Medicine)
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - May 1, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Loïc Epelboin, Jérôme Robert, Ellina Tsyrina‐Kouyoumdjian, Sonia Laouira, Vanina Meyssonnier, Eric Caumes, Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Yellow Fever Vaccination of a Primary Vaccinee During Adalimumab Therapy
In this case report, we describe a 63‐year‐old female with Crohn's disease since age 16 years, and on adalimumab therapy, who inadvertently received a yellow fever vaccine (YFV) 4 days before her next dose of adalimumab. She had never received YFV. Her next dose of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonist was held. She did not report any adverse effects referable to the vaccine. Reverse transcriptase‐polymerase chain reaction (RT‐PCR) for yellow fever (YF) viral RNA on days 12 and 18 postvaccination was negative. Neutralizing antibody to YF virus vaccine was immunoprotective on day 18 following vaccination, which...
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - April 29, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Esther R. Nash, Myron Brand, Spyridon Chalkias Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
