Travelers' health; Infectious diseases and travelers
The best way to stay healthy during travel is to prepare before you leave and take appropriate preventive measures while traveling. Different areas of the world have different diseases and require different precautions. Factors that contribute to these differences include:
The best public sources for up-to-date travel information are the:
According to a new five-year study, the herpes drug Zovirax (acyclovir) does not reduce a person's risk of contracting the HIV virus. In the study,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other Infectious DiseasesAn estimated 15 - 45% of short-term travelers experience a health problem associated with their trip. This percentage is... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Infectious arthritis is joint pain, soreness, stiffness and swelling caused by an infection by bacteria, viruses or fungi. These... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Infectious mononucleosis, commonly called mononucleosis or "mono," is an illness caused by a viral infection, most often the Epstein-Barr... Read more »
Few diseases generate so many myths and misunderstandings as HIV. Nearly twenty years into the global pandemic, some people are still confused about... Read more »