"Doc, there's a worm in my stool": Munchausen parasitosis in a returning traveler.

abstract：:Reiter's syndrome [also called reactive arthritis (ReA)] is the triad of arthritis, urethritis, and conjunctivitis. Two cases of Reiter's syndrome triggered by travelers' diarrhea are presented. Health care providers should suspect ReA in travelers with joint symptoms and antecedent diarrheal disease. ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Yates JA,Stetz LC

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of preventive measures, including effective chemoprophylaxis, is essential for protection against malaria among travelers. However, data have shown that travelers and medical advisors are confused by the lack of uniform recommendations and numerous prophylactic regimens of varying effectiveness that ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Lobel HO,Baker MA,Gras FA,Stennies GM,Meerburg P,Hiemstra E,Parise M,Odero M,Waiyaki P

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: There is a perceived increased health risk in senior visitors to malaria endemic countries. Methods: The authors sought to compare effectiveness and tolerability of malaria chemoprophylaxis in senior travelers (>=60 years) with those in younger travelers (20-59 years). The "Malpro 2" database consists of m...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Mittelholzer ML,Wall M,Steffen R,Stürchler D

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Travel medicine needs are changing. New patterns of travel, including greater travel by individuals from emerging economies with different values in costs, risks and benefits, must be considered. This review aims to (1) highlight selected studies that have been published that address previously identified ga...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Chen LH,Leder K,Wilson ME

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whether the result of cyclical atmospheric changes, anthropogenic activities, or combinations of both, authorities now agree that the earth is warming from a variety of climatic effects, including the cascading effects of greenhouse gas emissions to support human activities. To date, most reports of the public health ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Diaz JH

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a 29-year-old woman who presented to hospital with fever, right upper quadrant pain, marked eosinophilia, and liver abscesses after returning to Canada from Bali, Indonesia. Diagnostic delay and prolonged antibiotic use led to morbidity before the eventual diagnosis and treatment of fascioliasis. ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Kain D,Mukkala AN,Boggild AK

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: In recent years, several hepatitis A vaccines have been developed. We wished to evaluate the safety, reactogenicity, and immunogenicity of an inactivated hepatitis A vaccine, containing 1440 EI.U., and to monitor the kinetics of the antibodies monthly for the first year after administration of a single dos...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Van Damme P,Thoelen S,Cramm M,Meheus A

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dermatitis linearis is a skin condition that affects both local populations and travelers alike. Dermatitis linearis is caused by some beetles within the subtribe Paederina and manifests as painful lesions, blisters and intense itching. Though outbreaks are widespread, the condition as a whole still remains ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Beaulieu BA,Irish SR

更新日期：2016-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the awareness of the mode of rabies transmission, travel-associated rabies risk, and adequate preventive measures among French travelers. METHODS:Three hundred travelers were administered a detailed questionnaire prior to pretravel advice, addressing their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Altmann M,Parola P,Delmont J,Brouqui P,Gautret P

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Before the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, cruise travel had experienced exponential growth in the preceding decade. Travel medicine practitioners were increasingly called upon to provide pre-cruise travel advice and medical clearance. Demand for these services will return at some time in th...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Visser JT

更新日期：2020-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Imported measles cases and outbreaks involving Japanese travelers have been reported from the United States and other countries. For the United States, Japan is the top country of origin. The aims of this study were to analyze measles exportation trends from Japan to the United States and to suggest recommen...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Takahashi H,Saito H

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Scarce data are available on the occurrence of ailments and diseases in children during travel. We studied the characteristics and frequencies of ailments in children aged 0 to 18 years and their parents during traveling. METHODS:A prospective observational study on ailments reported by children and parents ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： van Rijn SF,Driessen G,Overbosch D,van Genderen PJ

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1993 more than 1 million Swiss residents traveled to a tropical or subtropical country. Although most pretravel advice is given by general practitioners, a number of travelers also seek advice from pharmacists. Little is known about the quantity and quality of travel advice given or the sources of informa...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Kodkani N,Jenkins JM,Hatz CF

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The risk of acquiring HIV-1 and HIV-2 infections among expatriates in, and travelers to, West Africa is not known. The objective of the study was to examine the risk of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 and type 2 (HIV-1 and HIV-2) infections among Peace Corps volunteers in West Africa. Methods: A cross-...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Eng TR,O'Brien TR,Bernard KW,Schable CA,van der Vlugt T,Holmberg SD

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of an Anthia sexmaculata sexmaculata-associated necrotic burn in a French expatriate in Mauritania. Anthia spp.-related injury is a common though underreported health issue in the Sahelo-Saharan area. Deployed soldiers and travellers should be aware of these beetles when adventuring in this region. ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Aoun O,François M,Demoncheaux JP,Rapp C

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trip Doctor®, a Smartphone-based app monitoring system, was developed to detect infections among travelers in real-time. For testing, 106 participants were recruited (62.2% male, mean age 36 years (SD = 11)). Majority of trips were for tourism and main destinations were in South East Asia. Mean travel duration was 14 ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Rodriguez-Valero N,Carbayo MJL,Sanchez DC,Vladimirov A,Espriu M,Vera I,Roldan M,de Alba T,Sanz S,Moreno JLG,Oroz ML,Muñoz J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report three laboratory-confirmed dengue virus (DENV) infections imported to Belgium by travelers returning from Madeira (Portugal). Despite the use of a mosquito-repellent spray as reported by two patients, the infection could not be prevented. Diagnosis was made by antigen detection and real-time reverse transcri...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Cnops L,Franco L,Van Meensel B,Van den Ende J,Paz Sanchez-Seco M,Van Esbroeck M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Shigella bacteremias are uncommon in immune-competent adults. We report two cases of Shigella flexneri bacteremia that occurred in healthy young travelers, who recovered. Self-medication with loperamide and ibuprofen without antibiotics (case 1) and concomitant falciparum malaria (case 2) were the only co-morbidities ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Grondin C,Imbert P,Ficko C,Mérens A,Dutasta F,Bigaillon C,Rapp C

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of international trips undertaken by residents of the United Kingdom has risen dramatically over the past 50 years. Likewise, the numbers studying in higher education have also shown a huge increase. This study aimed to assess the appropriateness of advice given to traveling students by higher edu...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Porter JF,Knill-Jones RP

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a 55-year-old man returning from the Philippines infected with a hookworm, the novel bacterium Laribacter hongkongensis, and a Blastocystis hominis and presenting with both gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms. The high eosinophilia caused by the hookworm infection resulted in both gastrointestinal a...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Verboeket SO,van den Berk GE,Arends JE,van Dam AP,Peringa J,Jansen RR

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonimmune travelers in malaria-endemic areas are exposed to transmission and may experience clinical malaria attacks during or after their travel despite using antivectorial devices or chemoprophylaxis. Environment plays an essential role in the epidemiology of this disease. Remote-sensed environmental infor...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Machault V,Orlandi-Pradines E,Michel R,Pagès F,Texier G,Pradines B,Fusaï T,Boutin JP,Rogier C

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Dengue fever (DF) is a frequently imported arthropod-borne infection in the United Kingdom but its broad range of clinical presentations makes it potentially unrecognized by clinicians. Methods:We conducted a 6-year retrospective case note review of laboratory confirmed DF patients in East London in the per...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Riddell A,Babiker ZO

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is the main etiological agent for the enterically transmitted form of non-A, non-B hepatitis (ET-NANB), and is associated with epidemic and sporadic forms of the disease,1 mainly in some developing countries.2 In Argentina, no ET-NANB hepatitis epidemics have been described, and no epidemiologi...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Rey JA,Findor JA,Daruich JR,Velazco CC,Igartua EB,Schmee E,Kohan AI

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malaria infections have become an increasing public health problem in Europe, especially those imported into nonendemic areas. The transmission and diffusion of malaria has increased, especially over the last decade, due to changes in agricultural practices, vector resistance to insecticides, and most relevantly, incr...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Raglio A,Parea M,Lorenzi N,Avogadri M,Grigis A,Goglio A

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A small group of travellers became infected with Echinostoma sp. after ingesting raw fish which they caught in Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania, in January 2017. The infection was diagnosed by finding the characteristic eggs in stool samples collected over a 2-week period following their return to Kenya. Echinostoma is a gen...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Chunge RN,Chunge CN

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cebiche is a common dish in Latin America, prepared using raw fish mixed with vegetables and marinated with lime juice. The acidity of the lime juice is commonly believed to destroy bacteria and render cebiche as safe to eat. Little data exist concerning rates of cebiche-associated gastroenteritis outbreaks,...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Herrera A,Espinosa BJ,Nuñez G,Espinoza N,Maves RC,Martin GJ

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Authorities have pledged to eliminate canine rabies by 2020 in Cambodia, a country with a very high rabies burden. Logistic and financial access to timely and adequate postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is essential for preventing rabies in humans. METHODS:We undertook a survey of the few identified sites where...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Tarantola A,Ly S,In S,Ong S,Peng Y,Heng N,Buchy P

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate travel health knowledge, attitudes, and practices on vaccination and malaria prevention among Spanish travelers to the tropics. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey was carried out in the departure lounge of the two main Spanish international airports in the summer of 2004. A questionnaire was admini...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Lopez-Velez R,Bayas JM

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Canadians are increasingly travelling to areas that would necessitate a pre-travel consultation. Changes in professional regulations in Canada allow greater autonomy of nurses and pharmacists, resulting in shifts in provision of travel health services. We surveyed 824 Canadian travel clinics, 270 (33%) of whom respond...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Bui YG,Kuhn SM,Sow M,McCarthy AE,Geduld J,Milord F

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This investigation was designed to identify individual and contextual factors associated with airline passengers' alcohol use, and to explore potentially dangerous in-flight alcohol consumption. METHODS:Passengers waiting to board 24 domestic flights at an international airport in the South Atlantic United ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Girasek DC,Olsen CH

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00