A profile of travelers--an analysis from a large swiss travel clinic.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The European Travel Health Advisory Board conducted a cross-sectional pilot survey to evaluate current travel health knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) and to determine where travelers going to developing countries obtain travel health information, what information they receive, and what preventive tra...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Van Herck K,Van Damme P,Castelli F,Zuckerman J,Nothdurft H,Dahlgren AL,Gisler S,Steffen R,Gargalianos P,Lopéz-Vélez R,Overbosch D,Caumes E,Walker E

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is an important cause of adult-onset seizures in endemic areas, whereas it is emerging in some nonendemic areas as well because of extensive immigration. METHOD:We describe three cases of imported NCC recently admitted to San Bortolo Hospital in Vicenza, located in Northern Italy. ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Giordani MT,Tamarozzi F,Cattaneo F,Brunetti E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Travel medicine has virtually stopped in light of the coronavirus pandemic. It is worth contemplating how travel medicine will be affected by the ongoing pandemic when international travel starts to become more possible. How will we advise patients, and utilize the coming vaccines that may be available? Travel medicin...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Shlim DR,Connor BA,Taylor DN

更新日期：2020-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:International travel and trade are known to be associated with the risk of spreading communicable diseases across borders. No international surveillance system for infectious diseases on ships exists. Outbreak reports and systematic studies mainly focus on disease activity on cruise ships. The study aims to ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Schlaich CC,Oldenburg M,Lamshöft MM

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few data are available on the incidence and predictors of serious altitude illness in travelers who visit pre-travel clinics. Travel health consultants advise on measures to be taken in case of serious altitude illness but it is not clear if travelers adhere to these recommendations. METHODS:Visitors to six...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Croughs M,Van Gompel A,Rameckers S,Van den Ende J

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Between 1995 and 1997, stool samples of 322 Austrian tourists returning from abroad with diarrhea were examined for bacteria, parasites and viruses. METHODS:Epidemiologic data were collected from information furnished by physicians and hospitals and from questionnaires. Moreover, testing expenses and additi...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Reinthaler FF,Feierl G,Stünzner D,Marth E

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) infection is reported in a young traveler returning from Thailand. Clinical suspicion of JEV in travelers returning from endemic areas with neurologic symptoms is warranted. Confirmation of the diagnosis is complex and requires specialized laboratory services. Individualized...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Langevin S,Libman M,Drebot MA,Laverdière M

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Carriage of and infection with multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacilli (MDR-GNB) are a potential cause of concern in travelers with no history of hospitalization abroad. METHODS:All consecutive returning travelers hospitalized in our department between February 2012 and January 2013 were prospectively scr...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Epelboin L,Robert J,Tsyrina-Kouyoumdjian E,Laouira S,Meyssonnier V,Caumes E,MDR-GNB Travel Working Group.

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although delusional parasitosis is frequently diagnosed by travel medicine and infectious disease specialists, factitious illness/Munchausen syndrome is extremely rare. ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Gill CJ,Hamer DH

更新日期：2002-11-01 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:Soldiers based in Townsville, Australia, returned from East Timor following peacekeeping operations during the wet season of 1999 to 2000. This represented the potential to import dengue virus into north Queensland, a dengue receptive area of Australia. This article seeks to outline the measures taken by the...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Kitchener S,Leggat PA,Brennan L,McCall B

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adventure travel necessarily places travelers at risk of environmental hazards. We assessed the burden of "environmental" hazards among a cohort of travelers and expatriates presenting to a large travel clinic in Nepal. METHODS:Data on travelers and expatriates seen at the Canadian International Water and E...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Boggild AK,Costiniuk C,Kain KC,Pandey P

更新日期：2007-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is one of the obligatory religious duties of Islam. The travel clinic of the Public Health Service (PHS) Amsterdam administers vaccinations, including the required meningitis ACYW135 vaccine, and provides travelers with individual recommendations for all their travels. METHODS...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Keles H,Sonder GJ,van den Hoek A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Since the initial appearance in the 1980s, Enterobacteriaceae producing extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) have increased in prevalence and emerged as a major antimicrobial-resistant pathogen. The source of these antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in the developed world is an area of active investigation. M...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Doi Y,Iovleva A,Bonomo RA

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medical emergencies often occur on commercial airline flights, but valid data on their causes and consequences are rare. Therefore, it is unclear what emergency medical equipment is necessary. Although a minimum standard for medical equipment is defined in regulations, additional material is not standardized...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Hinkelbein J,Neuhaus C,Wetsch WA,Spelten O,Picker S,Böttiger BW,Gathof BS

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aeromedical repatriation of patients is an expanding service due to the growing number of travelers worldwide. Of these repatriated patients, a small number require specialized transportation due to severe medical complications. We evaluated the medical in-flight records of Dutch patients with severe disease...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Greuters S,Christiaans HM,Veenings B,Loer SA,Boer C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Giardia infection is an ongoing problem in Tasmania and occurs throughout the state. It has been postulated that part of the problem is the reservoir of infection in native animals which is suggested to contribute to infections in humans. To date, however, no detailed study on the epidemiology of giardiasis ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Kettlewell JS,Bettiol SS,Davies N,Milstein T,Goldsmid JM

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the tolerance and immunogenicity of a hepatitis A vaccine using immunopotentiating reconstituted influenza virosomes (IRIV) as adjuvant when administered simultaneously with a yellow fever vaccine (YFV). METHOD:An open prospective trial with two parallel groups was ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Bovier PA,Althaus B,Glueck R,Chippaux A,Loutan L

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemophagocytic syndrome (HPS) can develop as a complication of dengue in rare cases, but its relationship with dengue is not well known. We report a case of dengue-associated HPS with liver involvement and coagulopathy. The patient, a Japanese female traveler who had recently returned from Thailand, had severe complic...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Kobayashi K,Hikone M,Sakamoto N,Iwabuchi S,Kashiura M,Takasaki T,Fujita H,Ohnishi K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acetazolamide has been reported to be effective in the prevention of acute mountain sickness (AMS). Our aim was to conduct a systematic review of randomized, placebo-controlled trials of acetazolamide in the prevention of AMS. METHODS:Studies were identified by searching the MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Clinic...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Ritchie ND,Baggott AV,Andrew Todd WT

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To our knowledge, there is no data on the epidemiology of patients hospitalized in intensive care unit (ICU) after a stay in Madagascar or other low-income countries. It is possible that such data may improve transfer delays and care quality for these patients. METHODS:In a retrospective study, we reviewed ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Allyn J,Angue M,Corradi L,Traversier N,Belmonte O,Belghiti M,Allou N

更新日期：2016-05-04 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:Jellyfish are a common cause of injury throughout the world, with fatalities and severe systemic events not uncommon after tropical stings. The internet is a recent innovation to gain information on real-time health issues of travel destinations, including Southeast Asia. METHODS:We applied the model of int...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Lippmann JM,Fenner PJ,Winkel K,Gershwin LA

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schistosoma haematobium and Schistosoma mansoni are endemic to East Africa. US Peace Corps volunteers (PCVs) serving in Tanzania were not experiencing symptoms of infection, but in 1998 when comprehensive testing was instituted, more than one-quarter were found to be infected with schistosomiasis at the clos...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Outwater AH,Mpangala E

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conventional treatment of imported malaria in Italy consists of quinine or mefloquine. Since beta-arthemeter is now available, an open-label pharmacodynamic analysis was performed in 73 adults with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. In vitro susceptibility to mefloquine and quinine was evaluated at...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Caramello P,Canta F,Cavecchia I,Sergi G,Lipani F,Calleri G,Gobbi F,Di Perri G

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Millions of Americans visit developing countries each year, however, little is known about their health during travel. This study describes health problems in a large cohort of American travelers during and after their trip. METHODS:A 2-year survey of 784 travelers (95% follow-up) was conducted for persons ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Hill DR

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP) has been reported following chloroquine or mefloquine exposure, both structurally related to piperaquine. We report a case of AEP with typical CT scan patterns, hypereosinophilia in blood (9.8 109/l), and bronchoalveolar lavage (78% of 600 000 cells/ml), 10 days after artenimol-piper...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Fourmont L,Revest M,Polard E,Lederlin M,Delaval P,Desrues B,Tattevin P,Jouneau S

更新日期：2017-09-01 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