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Health Encyclopedia: Travel To Developing Countries Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

An estimated 15 - 45% of short-term travelers experience a health problem associated with their trip. And even more travelers to developing countries, including young adults, can expect to experience some health problem.

Virtually any place in the world can be reached within 36 hours, less than the incubation period for most infectious diseases. The ease with which people see the world has dramatically increased the number of foreign travelers. Respiratory infections, such as i...

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Every time I shave my legs, I get itchy, red bumps. How can I get rid of them and how can I prevent... Read more »

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...doctors not really know everything about herpes? Itchy skin can be caused by any number of... Read more »

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One of the odd potential side effects from Topamax is decreased sweating. As I’ve ramped up to... Read more »

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Understanding your triggers is a key component of allergy management, and dust is one of the most... Read more »

Finally Some Benefits of Having Allergies?

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...sneeze, wheeze, and cough a lot, not to mention have itchy skin and red, irritated eyes, at... Read more »

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Hepatitis: Hepatitis C

...is infected. Symptoms of progressive chronic viral hepatitis may be very subtle. In some patients, itchy skin is the first symptom. Overall, fatigue is the most common symptom. Many patients do... Read more »

Prostate Cancer: Other Treatments

...severe gastrointestinal effects, mainly nausea and anorexia. Long-term use can result in impotence, itchy skin, nail changes, and suppression of stress hormones. One center reported a consistent... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Symptoms

...outbreak of infection is often preceded by a prodrome, an early group of symptoms that may include itching skin, pain, or an abnormal tingling sensation at the site of infection. The patient may... Read more »

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