Jürgen Held, Kai Gräber, Gerhard Leubner-Metzger, Tim Kunkel, Christian Theilacker, Stefanie Kramme, Annette Schmitt-Graeff Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Institute for Biology II, Botany/Plant Physiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Center for Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine & Cent...

BACKGROUND Travel-related risks for infectious diseases vary depending on travel patterns such as purpose, destination, and duration. In this study, we describe the patterns of travel and prescription of vaccines as well as malaria prophylaxis medication (MPM) at a travel clinic in South Korea to identify the gaps to fill for the optimization of pre-travel consultation. MATERIALS AND METHODS ...

As the recognition of the discipline of Travel Medicine grows with increased international travel, an examination of both the value of pretravel advice as well as the general practitioner's role in preparation for, care during, and diagnosis and treatment after travel is necessary. This study was conducted to determine the incidence of travel-related illness in a typical urban population in Sco...

Introduction: International travels have increased dramatically in recent years. Adolescents constitute a fast-growing group of travelers. Travels provide an opportunity for exposure to high-risk behavior. The current study reviewed the published data about travel-related morbidity among adolescents traveling to international destinations. Methods: PubMed...

During air travel, passengers are exposed to unique conditions such as rapid ascent and descent that can trigger significant physiological changes. In addition, the cabins of commercial aircraft are only partially pressured to 552-632 mmHg or the equivalent terrestrial altitudes of 1,500-2,500 m (5,000-8,000 feet) above sea level. While studies in high-altitude medicine have shown that all indi...

Among travelers, rabies cases are rare, but animal bites are relatively common. To determine which travelers are at highest risk for rabies, we studied 2,697 travelers receiving care for animal-related exposures and requiring rabies postexposure prophylaxis at GeoSentinel clinics during 1997-2012. No specific demographic characteristics differentiated these travelers from other travelers seekin...

Introduction: Travel health practice and research in Egypt lag behind both needs and demands. This study was done in two parts to assess travel health knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among Egyptian travelers. Methods: This survey was conducted at the departure halls of Cairo International Airport and included 1500 travelers to Africa (excluding No...

This book is a compilation of 40 essays written by many of the most recognized names in the fi eld of travel medicine. It is divided into 9 sections with such topics as the history of travel medicine, vaccines, travel medicine research, pilgrimages, and even space travel. Photographs, tables, and charts enhance the reader’s interest, especially when one spots a familiar person or place. The sty...

Copyright © 2014 Massachusetts Medical Society. There is a global crisis of severe shortages and marked maldistribution of health professionals that is exacerbated by three great global transitions — demographic changes, epidemiologic shifts, and redistribution of the disability burden. Each of these transitions exerts a powerful force for change in health care systems, the roles of health prof...

This book is a compilation of 40 essays written by many of the most recognized names in the fi eld of travel medicine. It is divided into 9 sections with such topics as the history of travel medicine, vaccines, travel medicine research, pilgrimages, and even space travel. Photographs, tables, and charts enhance the reader’s interest, especially when one spots a familiar person or place. The sty...