This article aimed to determine if the reduction in imported diseases occurred during the 11-week isolation period, which was initiated following the outbreak of rubella in Switzerland, we analyzed the data collected during the mandatory reporting period. The number of recorded infectious diseases...
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Steffen, R.; Lautenschlager, S.; Fehr, J.
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Oxford University Press, Cary, USA
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Journal of Travel Medicine, 2020, 27, 8,
This study reported that for the period 2015-2019, public health officials in 36 states and the District of Columbia reported 208 outbreaks of illness linked to treated recreational water. Most of these outbreaks were caused by parasites and resulted in over 3,646 hospitalizations and 13 deaths....
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Hlavsa, M. C.; Aluko, S. K.; Miller, A. D.; Person, J.; Gerdes, M. E.; Lee SooJi; Laco, J. P.; Hannapel, E. J.; Hill, V. R.
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Epidemiology Program Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta , USA
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Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 2021, 70, 20, pp 733-738
Personal vector-control measures form the basis of malaria prevention and can represent the sole protection measures in low risk areas. Exposure is low during typical tourist packages (less than 1 month and nights in urban areas) to tropical Asia and America and the risk associated with...
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Bouchaud, O.; Bruneel, F.; Caumes, E.; Houzé, S.; Imbert, P.; Pradines, B.; Rapp, C.; Strady, C.
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Elsevier Masson SAS, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Médecine et Maladies Infectieuses, 2020, 50, 2, pp 161-193
During 2009-10, a total of 81 recreational water-associated disease outbreaks was reported by public health officials from 28 US states and Puerto Rico. The 1326 outbreak-related cases reported for 2009-10 resulted in at least 62 (5%) hospitalizations, with no deaths. Aetiology was confirmed for 49 ...
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Hlavsa, M. C.; Roberts, V. A.; Kahler, A. M.; Hilborn, E. D.; Wade, T. J.; Backer, L. C.; Yoder, J. S.
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Epidemiology Program Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta , USA
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Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 2014, 63, 1, pp 6-10
Background: International travel is a risk factor for incident colonization with extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing organisms. These and other multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria are major pathogens in combat casualties. We evaluated risk factors for colonization with MDR bacteria in...
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Buchek, G.; Mende, K.; Telu, K.; Kaiser, S.; Fraser, J.; Mitra, I.; Stam, J.; Lalani, T.; Tribble, D.; Yun, H. C.
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Oxford University Press, Cary, USA
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Journal of Travel Medicine, 2021, 28, 3,
In June 2015, an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis with 35 cases (23 probable and 12 laboratory-confirmed) occurred among 191 attendees of a residential rehabilitation holiday for paediatric organ transplant patients (n=49) and their families at a hotel in Somogy county, Hungary. The overall attack...
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Plutzer, J.; Kelen, K.; Varga, E.; Kucsera, I.; Reusz, G.; Szabó, A. J.; Fehér, Á.; Chalmers, R. M.
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Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK
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Epidemiology and Infection, 2019, 147, e56, pp e56
This paper explores the possible transmission of leishmaniasis and other zoonoses in "pet friendly" lodging facilities among travelers and their companion pets in Sao Paulo, Brazil, highlighting recommendations on preventive measures in order to address these risks. These recommendations include...
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Carvalho, C. A. de; Fujita, D. M.; Nali, L. H. da S.; Andrade Júnior, H. F. de; Hiramoto, R. M.
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Oxford University Press, Cary, USA
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Journal of Travel Medicine, 2017, 24, 5, pp tax030
During 2000-2014, public health officials from 46 U.S. states and Puerto Rico reported 493 outbreaks associated with treated recreational water. These outbreaks resulted in at least 27 219 cases and 8 deaths. Among the 363 outbreaks with a confirmed infectious aetiology, 212 (58%) were caused by ...
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Hlavsa, M. C.; Cikesh, B. L.; Roberts, V. A.; Kahler, A. M.; Vigar, M.; Hilborn, E. D.; Wade, T. J.; Roellig, D. M.; Murphy, J. L.; Xiao LiHua; Yates, K. M.; Kunz, J. M.; Arduino, M. J.; Reddy, S. C.; Fullerton, K. E.; Cooley, L. A.; Beach, M. J.; Hill, V. R.; Yoder, J. S.
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Epidemiology Program Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta , USA
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Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 2018, 67, 19, pp 547-551
Objective: To describe the demographics, patterns of assessment and treatment of people visiting a regional emergency department with potential diagnoses of malaria or dengue fever. Design: To identify potential dengue fever cases, we used an indicator of recent overseas travel and fever that is a...
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Johansson, C. M.; McBride, W. J. H.; Engström, K.; Mills, J.
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Wiley-Blackwell, Melbourne, Australia
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Australian Journal of Rural Health, 2012, 20, 3, pp 150-155
This study aimed to determine the health status of food handlers working in the cafeterias of educational institutions, and those working in the restaurants of a tourist area in Sai-Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. A total of 273 stool samples were collected: 29.3% (80/273) from food...
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Kusolsuk, T.; Maipanich, W.; Nuamtanong, S.; Pubampen, S.; Sa-nguankiat, S.; Rojekittikhun, W.; Lekkla, A.; Tunyong, W.; Chettanadee, S.; Komalamisra, C.
Publisher
Parasitology and Tropical Medicine Association of Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Citation
Journal of Tropical Medicine & Parasitology, 2011, 34, 2, pp 49-53