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Typhoid fever: Good news, not-so-good news, and what it means for travellers
Typhoid fever is a bacterial illness transmitted through contaminated food or water. While it is endemic in parts of Latin America, Africa, and Asia, the greatest risk for infection is in South Asia. A recent study1 using the Global Burden of Disease database estimated the global incidence rate of...
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Zika: modulation of central nervous system immune responses and congenital disorders with or without microcephaly
Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) pose significant threats to global public health. Understanding the complex interaction between arboviruses and the immune system within the central nervous system (CNS) is crucial to develop effective strategies to combat these infections and mitigate their potential...
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World HIV Day: Examining HIV Challenges and Barriers in Travel Health
How can travelers living with HIV navigate the complexities of global mobility while prioritizing their health? What steps can be taken to ensure equitable care for all? We explore this and more on World HIV Day, an opportunity to create HIV awareness, decrease risk, and educate on prevention and protection....
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Chikungunya infection: better vector control and a better understanding of this arbovirus are essential to minimize associated morbidity and mortality
Chikungunya is an important disease of travelers returning from endemic areas due to its rapid geographic expansion and potential for prolonged morbidity. A better understanding of the epidemiology of travel-related chikungunya infections could influence prevention strategies, including education and...
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Management of dengue fever: the diagnostic challenge of severe and hemorrhagic forms
The clinical manifestations of dengue fever range from asymptomatic febrile form without warning signs to severe dengue with warning signs. A recent study, published in the "Journal of Medical Virology", was conducted to evaluate possible serological markers of disease severity [1]. Antibody...
