Patient compliance in the use of Vivotif Berna(R) vaccine, typhoid vaccine, live oral Ty21a.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infectious diarrhea is a common problem among travelers. Expert guidelines recommend the prompt use of antibiotics for self-treatment of moderate or severe travelers' diarrhea (TD). There is limited data on whether travelers follow these self-treatment guidelines. We evaluated the risk factors associated wit...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Lalani T,Maguire JD,Grant EM,Fraser J,Ganesan A,Johnson MD,Deiss RG,Riddle MS,Burgess T,Tribble DR,IDCRP TravMil Study Group.

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:International travel can expose travellers to pathogens not commonly found in their countries of residence, like dengue virus. Travellers and the clinicians who advise and treat them have unique needs for understanding the geographic extent of risk for dengue. Specifically, they should assess the need for pr...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Jentes ES,Lash RR,Johansson MA,Sharp TM,Henry R,Brady OJ,Sotir MJ,Hay SI,Margolis HS,Brunette GW

更新日期：2016-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Mass gathering is well known to concentrate and amplify the transmission of infectious respiratory diseases. Here we report a possible case of coinfection with influenza A/H1N1 and varicella in a young French traveler returning from a rock festival in Hungary. We report a cluster of influenza A/H1N1 cases at this fest...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Botelho-Nevers E,Gautret P,Benarous L,Charrel R,Felkai P,Parola P

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zika and Ebola viruses can persist in semen and pose a risk for sexual transmission. To determine if dengue virus, another flavivirus, is similarly detectable in semen, we performed dengue PCR on semen in five patients with acute dengue virus infection. All five tested negative, suggesting that dengue does not pose a ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Molton JS,Low I,Choy MMJ,Aw PPK,Hibberd ML,Tambyah PA,Wilder-Smith A

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：:Retrospective studies have shown that the first HIV positive patient in the Federal Republic (FR) of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) was detected among intravenous drug users (IDUs) in 1981. The first two cases of AIDS in Yugoslavia were registered in 19851; one of them was infected in subSaharan Africa. The object...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Vucic-Jankovic ML,Ristic SJ,Bakovic TR

更新日期：1996-09-01 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:International travel and use of modern information technology are expressions of modern life style. Seeking on-line travel health advice via E-mail for preventive (teleprevention) or diagnostic reasons may become increasingly popular among patients with financial resources and Internet access. This study was...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Sing A,Salzman J,Sing D

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the last 150 years, a little South American fish with alleged unsavory habits has become the stuff legends are made of. With growing visitor numbers to the Amazon basin, the question of whether the animal poses a threat to the many travelers to the region arises. METHODS:Scientific literature was ident...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Bauer IL

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:International travel has become popular among young adults. This study evaluated the rate and characteristics of travel-associated health risks among young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) compared with healthy same-aged individuals. METHODS:A retrospective study was conducted of 47 young adults with T1...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Levy-Shraga Y,Hamiel U,Yaron M,Pinhas-Hamiel O

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：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: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：:A 34-year-old patient presented with giant, transient urticarial skin lesions and periorbital edema after a 3-month stay in DR Congo. Retrospective analysis of stored samples revealed that these signs were prodromal manifestations of acute hepatitis B infection. The hepatitis B infection was spontaneously cleared; the...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： van Aalsburg R,de Pagter AP,van Genderen PJ

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute rheumatic fever presenting as fever in a returned traveler has not previously been described. We report one such case. ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Catanchin A,O'Brien DP,Athan E

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a marine envenomation, identification of the culprit organism can be difficult. In this case report, we present our method to identify snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis or formerly Anemonia sulcata) as the culprit of a severe toxic skin reaction. A. viridis is one of the most common anemones of the Mediterranean...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Tezcan ÖD,Gözer Ö

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Health-care professionals can help travelers by providing accurate pre-travel counseling for mosquito-transmitted diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, and dengue fever. Governments and international organizations will benefit from knowledge survey among health professionals in this field to promote the de...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Huang HL,Chiu TY,Huang KC,Cheng SY,Yao CA,Lee LT

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to their job nature, cross-border truck drivers working between Hong Kong and China are exposed to many health risks. The aim of this study was to find out the impact of their occupation on their psychological health and sexual dysfunction and to assess their sexual risk behaviors. METHODS:A cross-secti...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Wong WC,Tam SM,Leung PW

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing population mobility and increasing frequency and variety of sexually transmitted infections (STI) are closely linked around the globe. Although all mobile populations are at increased risk for acquiring STIs, international travelers are the focus of this review. Several aspects of travel such as opportunity...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Ward BJ,Plourde P

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the study was to compare the efficacy and tolerability of seven drugs frequently used for the prevention of seasickness: the drugs were namely cinnarizine, cinnarizine with domperidone, cyclizine, dimenhydrinate with caffeine, ginger root, meclozine with caffeine, and scopolamine. The design was a ran...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Schmid R,Schick T,Steffen R,Tschopp A,Wilk T

更新日期：1994-12-01 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:Schistosomiasis is common in many African regions and poses a risk for travelers and the local population. So far, schistosomiasis in travelers or expatriates returning from the Tanzanian bank of Lake Tanganyika has not been reported. METHODS:We report a group of students who sought treatment with signs of ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Steiner F,Ignatius R,Friedrich-Jaenicke B,Dieckmann S,Harms G,Poppert S,Mockenhaupt FP

更新日期：2013-11-01 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: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：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：:Four billion people worldwide have experienced coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) confinement. Such unprecedented extent of mobility restriction to curb the COVID-19 pandemic may have profound impacts on how individuals live, travel and retain well-being. This systematic review aims to identify (i) the social consequ...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Chu IY,Alam P,Larson HJ,Lin L

更新日期：2020-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The novel oral antibiotic formulation Rifamycin SV-MMX®, with a targeted delivery to the distal small bowel and colon, was superior to placebo in treating travellers' diarrhea (TD) in a previous study. Thus, a study was designed to compare this poorly absorbed antibiotic with the systemic agent ciprofloxacin...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Steffen R,Jiang ZD,Gracias Garcia ML,Araujo P,Stiess M,Nacak T,Greinwald R,DuPont HL

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, several studies have shown that Cyclospora cayetanensis is a worldwide intestinal pathogen, and it has been implicated in a number of sporadic cases and epidemic outbreaks of diarrheal illness in several endemic areas. The parasite is associated with prolonged and relapsing watery diarrhea in immunoco...

journal_title：Journal of travel medicine

authors： Kansouzidou A,Charitidou C,Varnis T,Vavatsi N,Kamaria F

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00