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Travel to developing countries

Description

An in-depth report on travel-related health risks and how to prepare ahead of time to reduce these risks.

Alternative Names

Cholera; Dengue fever; Traveler's diarrhea; Malaria; Schistosomiasis; Typhoid; Yellow fever

References

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Redman CA, Maclennan A, Wilson E, Walker E. Diarrhea and respiratory symptoms among travelers to Asia, Africa, and South and Central America from Scotland. J Travel Med . 2006;13:203-211.

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Dengue. Centers for Disease Control web site. Accessed January 17, 2007.

Plague. Centers for Disease Control web site. Accessed January 17, 2007.

Schistosomiasis. Centers for Disease Control web site. Accessed January 17, 2007.

Typhoid fever. Centers for Disease Control web site. Accessed January 17, 2007.

Hepatitis A. Centers for Disease Control web site. Accessed January 17, 2007.

Leptospirosis. Centers for Disease Control web site. Accessed January 17, 2007.

SARS. Centers for Disease Control web site. Accessed January 17, 2007.

Rabies. Centers for Disease Control web site. Accessed January 17, 2007.

African trypanosomiasis. World Health Organization web site. Accessed January 16, 2007.

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Questions and answers about avian influenza (bird flu) for travelers. Centers for Disease Control web site. Accessed January 16, 2007.

Preconceptual planning, pregnancy and travel. Centers for Disease Control web site. Accessed January 17, 2007.

• Review Date: 1/23/2007
• Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital

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