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{"title":"","authors":"Gerard T. Flaherty","doi":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102788","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102788","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23312,"journal":{"name":"Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 102788"},"PeriodicalIF":6.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142747517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ocular infections in international travelers","authors":"Francesca F. Norman ,&nbsp;Julio J. González-López ,&nbsp;Diego Gayoso-Cantero ,&nbsp;Marta Vicente-Antolin ,&nbsp;Maria-Dolores Corbacho-Loarte ,&nbsp;Rogelio López-Vélez ,&nbsp;Marta González-Sanz","doi":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102789","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102789","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Ophthalmological conditions in international travelers may be associated with low mortality but high morbidity. Eye involvement in travelers is less frequently reported than febrile, gastrointestinal and respiratory infections, but data probably represent a degree of under-notification.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>an extensive narrative review of the main viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections affecting the eye in travelers was performed.</div></div><div><h3>Main findings</h3><div>Common respiratory tract viral infections may cause ocular complications in travelers, human influenza viruses have been associated with conjunctivitis and emerging avian influenza subtypes may also affect the eye. Vector-borne viral infections may affect travelers, usually with systemic symptoms, but eye disease may be the first presenting feature. A spectrum of manifestations have been described with dengue, chikungunya and Zika infections, including conjunctivitis, anterior uveitis, posterior uveitis with chorioretinitis and macular involvement. <em>Staphylococcus</em> spp, <em>Streptococcus</em> spp, and <em>Pseudomonas</em> spp (especially associated with use of contact lenses) are common causes of keratitis, however, resistance patterns to antimicrobials might vary depending on area of travel. Less frequent infections, such as <em>Burkholderia pseudomallei</em>, associated with environmental exposure, and <em>Bartonella</em> spp. may rarely present with ophthalmological involvement in travelers. Fungal ocular infections, especially after ocular trauma caused by plants and contact lens use, should be considered in patients with stromal keratitis not improving with antibiotic eye drops. Parasitic eye infections tend to occur in tropical areas, but some, such as acanthamoebic keratitis or <em>Toxoplasma</em> spp retinitis, are found worldwide. Increasing exposure to animals, undercooked food consumption or poor hygiene during international travels might be leading to the emergence of certain parasitic eye diseases.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Clinical features, with identification of risk factors and geographical region of exposure, can assist in the definitive diagnosis of imported ophthalmological infections. Management of imported eye infections requires a multi-disciplinary approach involving ophthalmologists, travel medicine/infectious diseases physicians and other specialists.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23312,"journal":{"name":"Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 102789"},"PeriodicalIF":6.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142740237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Vaccinations for Hajj: Enhancing health and global health security","authors":"Anas A. Khan ,&nbsp;Bander S. Balkhi ,&nbsp;Fahad A. Alamri ,&nbsp;Ghadah S. Alsaleh ,&nbsp;Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq ,&nbsp;Hani Jokhdar","doi":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102784","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102784","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Hajj pilgrimage, one of the world's largest and most diverse mass gatherings, poses unique challenges for preventing infectious disease outbreaks. Vaccinations are vital in reducing the risk and spread of diseases during this event. This narrative review examines the impact of vaccination programs on infectious disease mitigation during the Hajj and their broader implications for global health security (GHS). Mandatory vaccination protocols against Meningococcal Meningitis, Yellow Fever, Influenza, pneumococcal diseases, and COVID-19 have demonstrated significant success in controlling infection spread during Hajj. Furthermore, the integration of digital health passports or similar technologies offers the potential to enhance surveillance, streamline vaccination verification, and further minimize risks associated with mass gatherings. This study demonstrates the critical role of vaccination programs in protecting pilgrims. It also explores how technologies can be used to monitor pilgrim health status, enabling rapid identification and mitigation of potential outbreaks, thus contributing to GHS.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23312,"journal":{"name":"Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 102784"},"PeriodicalIF":6.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142695797","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Epidemiology and response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Dadaab Refugee Camp Complex, Kenya, March 2020–December 2022","authors":"Maurice Ope ,&nbsp;Raymond Musyoka ,&nbsp;Abdihakim Kosar ,&nbsp;Mohammed Osman ,&nbsp;Abdijamal Hassan ,&nbsp;Hussein Mohammed ,&nbsp;Penina Munyua ,&nbsp;Bonventure Juma ,&nbsp;Elizabeth Hunsperger ,&nbsp;Sofia Mohammed ,&nbsp;John Burton ,&nbsp;Rachel B. Eidex","doi":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102785","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102785","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Refugee settings may increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and death, yet data on the response to the pandemic in these populations is scarce.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We describe interventions to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 transmission in Dadaab Refugee Camp Complex, Kenya and performed descriptive analyses using March 2020 to December 2022 data from Kenya's national SARS-CoV-2 repository and line list of positive cases maintained by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). We calculated case fatality rates (CFR) and attack rates per 100,000 (AR) using the 2019 national census and population statistics from UNHCR and compared them to national figures.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>SARS-CoV-2 infection was first reported in April and May 2020, among host community members and refugees respectively. Of 964 laboratory-confirmed cases, 700 (72.6 %) were refugees. The AR was 82.7 (95 % CI 72.6–92.8) for host community members, 228.3 (95 % CI 211.3–245.4) for refugees and 721.1 (95 % CI 718.7–723.5) nationally. The CFR was 1.5 % (95 % CI 0.15–3.18) for host community members, 1.76 % (95 % CI 1.71–1.80) nationally and 7.4 % (95 % CI 5.4–9.4) for refugees.</div><div>Mitigation measures implemented by the Government of Kenya, UNHCR and partners during the pandemic included multisectoral coordination, movement restrictions, mass gathering bans, and health promotion. Social distancing, symptom screening and mandatory mask usage were enforced during mass gatherings. Testing capacity was bolstered, quarantine and isolation facilities established, and vaccination initiated.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Despite a low AR and UNHCR's swift and comprehensive response, refugees' CFR was high, underscoring their vulnerability and need for targeted interventions during epidemic responses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23312,"journal":{"name":"Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 102785"},"PeriodicalIF":6.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142688981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rethinking scabies in Europe: An ECDC prevention framework approach","authors":"Giancarlo Ceccarelli,&nbsp;Francesco Branda,&nbsp;Fabio Scarpa,&nbsp;Mattia Albanese,&nbsp;Gabriella d’Ettorre,&nbsp;Marta Giovanetti,&nbsp;Massimo Ciccozzi","doi":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102786","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102786","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23312,"journal":{"name":"Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease","volume":"63 ","pages":"Article 102786"},"PeriodicalIF":6.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142693701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Asian lineage Zika virus infection in a traveler returning to Italy from Seychelles, April 2024","authors":"Alessandro Sinigaglia ,&nbsp;Laura Squarzon ,&nbsp;Emanuela Dal Molin ,&nbsp;Luca Martignago,&nbsp;Camilla Lucca,&nbsp;Stefania Vogiatzis,&nbsp;Sandro Panese,&nbsp;Monia Pacenti,&nbsp;Luisa Barzon","doi":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102783","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102783","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23312,"journal":{"name":"Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article 102783"},"PeriodicalIF":6.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142628885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A case report on symptomatic disease caused by serotype 4 vaccine virus following tetravalent anti-dengue vaccination","authors":"Roberto Dias de Oliveira,&nbsp;Andrea da Silva Santos,&nbsp;Crhistinne Cavalheiro Maymone Gonçalves,&nbsp;Marta Giovanetti,&nbsp;Luiz Carlos Junior Alcantara,&nbsp;Luiz Henrique Ferraz Demarchi,&nbsp;Gislene Garcia de Castro Lichs,&nbsp;Thaissa Mendes Ilis,&nbsp;Suzana Teruya Hiane,&nbsp;Adriano Abbud,&nbsp;Cláudio Tavares Sacchi,&nbsp;Felipe Gomes Naveca,&nbsp;Devanildo de Souza Santos,&nbsp;Edvan Marcelo Morais Marques,&nbsp;Waldno Pereira de Lucena Junior,&nbsp;Julio Croda","doi":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102782","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102782","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23312,"journal":{"name":"Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article 102782"},"PeriodicalIF":6.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142508764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Global spread of mpox Clade I: Implications for travel and public health","authors":"Francesco Branda,&nbsp;Giancarlo Ceccarelli,&nbsp;Antonello Maruotti,&nbsp;Massimo Ciccozzi,&nbsp;Fabio Scarpa","doi":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102781","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102781","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23312,"journal":{"name":"Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article 102781"},"PeriodicalIF":6.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142508766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characteristics and morbidity patterns of last-minute travelers in Thailand","authors":"Natapon Jongsoowiwatwong ,&nbsp;Gerard T. Flaherty ,&nbsp;Phimphan Pisutsan ,&nbsp;Wasin Matsee ,&nbsp;Teera Kusolsuk ,&nbsp;Udomsak Silachamroon ,&nbsp;Watcharapong Piyaphanee","doi":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102780","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102780","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Last-minute travelers (LMTs) present significant challenges for travel health services and are considered vulnerable due to their lack of health preparation. However, there is a lack of data to support this assumption.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The proportion of LMTs was investigated through a cross-sectional study involving all Thai travelers who visited the Thai Travel Clinic before their departure abroad. A prospective study was conducted by enrolling the travelers after the consultation, utilizing two online questionnaires. The first aimed to gather demographic data and categorize participants as either LMTs (if their departure date was ≤14 days) or non-LMTs, while the second assessed travel-related illnesses either upon their return or at the one-month point if their trip exceeded a month.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A quarter (25.5 %) of 310 Thai travelers abroad were classified as LMTs. Both LMTs and non-LMTs showed similar gender distributions with mean ages of 35.8 and 35.7 years old, respectively, but LMTs were more likely to travel for tourism, travel in groups, visit countries within Asia and plan shorter stays abroad. Follow-up studies were conducted from July 2023 to February 2024. 452 departed respondents consisted of 150 LMTs and 302 non-LMTs. Although overall health problems were insignificantly higher in LMTs (32.0 % vs 22.0 %, AOR = 1.469<em>, p</em> = 0.107), gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms (primarily headache and dizziness) were significantly more common among LMTs.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>LMTs represent a significant portion of Thai travelers, posing challenges for travel health specialists in Thailand. Intervention and education efforts may be necessary to address this issue.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":23312,"journal":{"name":"Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article 102780"},"PeriodicalIF":6.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142508765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unmasking hidden risks: A case of primaquine-induced intravascular hemolysis in G-6-PD deficient malaria patient","authors":"Tanatorn Soravipukuntorn,&nbsp;Pathomthep Leowattana,&nbsp;Katawut Panyatanakun,&nbsp;Rachata Charoenwisedsil,&nbsp;Borimas Hanboonkunupakarn,&nbsp;Srivicha Krudsood,&nbsp;Wasin Matsee","doi":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102777","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tmaid.2024.102777","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23312,"journal":{"name":"Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article 102777"},"PeriodicalIF":6.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142475759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}