Travel medicine
View article: Antibiotic prescribing trends among Iranian GPs during COVID-19: a longitudinal analysis of antimicrobial resistance risks
Antibiotic prescribing trends among Iranian GPs during COVID-19: a longitudinal analysis of antimicrobial resistance risks Open
View article: Event-driven dynamics, regional disparities, and netizen engagement: characterizing and exploring malaria discourse on Sina Weibo for enhanced health communication
Event-driven dynamics, regional disparities, and netizen engagement: characterizing and exploring malaria discourse on Sina Weibo for enhanced health communication Open
View article: Cutaneous Chikungunya in a Nonfebrile Traveler to Madagascar
Cutaneous Chikungunya in a Nonfebrile Traveler to Madagascar Open
View article: Respiratory symptom burden, vaccination coverage, and preventive health practices among Sudanese Hajj pilgrims who traveled by sea
Respiratory symptom burden, vaccination coverage, and preventive health practices among Sudanese Hajj pilgrims who traveled by sea Open
Background The risk of respiratory infections amplifies at Hajj. Pilgrims who travel by sea may face an elevated risk of such infections; however, contemporary Hajj literature offers limited data on this subgroup. This study assessed respi…
View article: Acute diarrhea in children: dissecting the drivers of an endemic disease in sub-Saharan Africa
Acute diarrhea in children: dissecting the drivers of an endemic disease in sub-Saharan Africa Open
Acute diarrhea remains a devastating disease among under-five children in sub-Saharan African (SSA). The burden of the disease has remained unacceptably high despite the emphasis on case detection and prompt management at home and health f…
View article: Health professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices in snakebite management: A study from high-burden areas in the Afar Region, Ethiopia
Health professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices in snakebite management: A study from high-burden areas in the Afar Region, Ethiopia Open
Background Snakebite envenoming remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in rural and resource-limited tropical regions such as sub-Saharan Africa. In Ethiopia, the Afar Region bears a disproportionate burden due to envi…
View article: Enduring Threats of Infectious Disease in Large-Scale Combat Operations: Lessons from a Case of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Endogenous Endophthalmitis
Enduring Threats of Infectious Disease in Large-Scale Combat Operations: Lessons from a Case of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Endogenous Endophthalmitis Open
View article: Antibiotics in national essential medicine list: alignment with WHO-AWaRe framework in Bangladesh and South Asian perspectives
Antibiotics in national essential medicine list: alignment with WHO-AWaRe framework in Bangladesh and South Asian perspectives Open
The list of essential medicines varies between countries due to several important reasons. Different countries have different health priorities. For example, malaria or tuberculosis is a major concern in many African and Asian countries, s…
View article: Photo Quiz: Hidden travelers and visible marks—about two imported dermatological cases in Grenoble, France
Photo Quiz: Hidden travelers and visible marks—about two imported dermatological cases in Grenoble, France Open
View article: Atypical presentation of Lyme disease in a returning traveler: a case report
Atypical presentation of Lyme disease in a returning traveler: a case report Open
View article: Public awareness and acceptance of malaria vaccine in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Public awareness and acceptance of malaria vaccine in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review Open
Malaria vaccine awareness and acceptance in SSA vary widely across regions, with education, occupation, and healthcare workers playing key roles in shaping positive uptake. Hence, more concrete steps are needed to increase regional awarene…
View article: Vaccination for travelling
Vaccination for travelling Open
Travel activity is high among Danes and pretravel advice is important to prevent infections. This review concludes that recommendations for vaccines are based on the incidence and consequences of travel-related infections. Further, advice …
View article: Typhoid Fever in a Non-Endemic Country: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges in a Returning Traveler
Typhoid Fever in a Non-Endemic Country: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges in a Returning Traveler Open
Background: Typhoid fever (TF) is a systemic infection caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, typically associated with regions where sanitation and access to clean water are inadequate. Although rare in non-endemic countries, TF rem…
View article: Metaverse in Healthcare Market
Metaverse in Healthcare Market Open
The global Metaverse in Healthcare Market is rapidly expanding, driven by the integration of XR technologies such as VR, AR, and MR that enhance medical training, surgical planning, and patient engagement. Rising demand for remote care and…
View article: Metaverse in Healthcare Market
Metaverse in Healthcare Market Open
The global Metaverse in Healthcare Market is rapidly expanding, driven by the integration of XR technologies such as VR, AR, and MR that enhance medical training, surgical planning, and patient engagement. Rising demand for remote care and…
View article: What are the current recommendations for preventing malaria in travelers going to the Amazon, including vaccinations, prophylaxis, and protective measures?
What are the current recommendations for preventing malaria in travelers going to the Amazon, including vaccinations, prophylaxis, and protective measures? Open
Travelers to the Amazon should employ personal protective measures against mosquitoes and take appropriate chemoprophylaxis like atovaquone-proguanil, considering potential drug resistance in the region.
View article: What are the current recommendations for malaria vaccinations for travelers going to the Amazon?
What are the current recommendations for malaria vaccinations for travelers going to the Amazon? Open
Malaria vaccination is not currently recommended for travelers to the Amazon. Preventive measures focus on antimalarial medication and mosquito bite avoidance.
View article: What are the current recommendations for malaria vaccinations for travelers going to the Amazon?
What are the current recommendations for malaria vaccinations for travelers going to the Amazon? Open
Malaria vaccination is not currently recommended for travelers to the Amazon. Preventive measures focus on antimalarial medication and mosquito bite avoidance.
View article: What are the current recommendations for preventing malaria in travelers going to the Amazon, including vaccinations, prophylaxis, and protective measures?
What are the current recommendations for preventing malaria in travelers going to the Amazon, including vaccinations, prophylaxis, and protective measures? Open
Travelers to the Amazon should employ personal protective measures against mosquitoes and take appropriate chemoprophylaxis like atovaquone-proguanil, considering potential drug resistance in the region.
View article: Coccidioidomycosis in Europe: a systematic literature review of epidemiology, treatment and outcomes
Coccidioidomycosis in Europe: a systematic literature review of epidemiology, treatment and outcomes Open
Objectives Coccidioidomycosis (cocci) is a rare fungal disease with clinical manifestations ranging from asymptomatic to life-threatening severe pulmonary or disseminated infection. It is endemic to parts of the southwestern USA, Mexico an…
View article: MEDICAL TOURISM IN ASIA
MEDICAL TOURISM IN ASIA Open
Medicine is developed in India, China and Uzbekistan. We can not say that we can find a cure for some disease in some country. This article is written about the places famous for medical tourism in Asia, that is, the city of Zomin in Uzbek…
View article: MEDICAL TOURISM IN ASIA
MEDICAL TOURISM IN ASIA Open
Medicine is developed in India, China and Uzbekistan. We can not say that we can find a cure for some disease in some country. This article is written about the places famous for medical tourism in Asia, that is, the city of Zomin in Uzbe…
View article: What are the common infectious causes of diarrhea in travelers returning from Thailand?
What are the common infectious causes of diarrhea in travelers returning from Thailand? Open
Travelers to Thailand may contract diarrhea primarily caused by bacterial pathogens, notably Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, with additional risks from viral and parasitic infections.
View article: What are the common infectious causes of diarrhea in travelers returning from Thailand?
What are the common infectious causes of diarrhea in travelers returning from Thailand? Open
Travelers to Thailand may contract diarrhea primarily caused by bacterial pathogens, notably Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, with additional risks from viral and parasitic infections.
View article: What are the common infectious causes of diarrhea in travelers returning from Thailand?
What are the common infectious causes of diarrhea in travelers returning from Thailand? Open
Travelers to Thailand may contract diarrhea primarily caused by bacterial pathogens, notably Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, with additional risks from viral and parasitic infections.
View article: What are the common infectious causes of diarrhea in travelers returning from Thailand?
What are the common infectious causes of diarrhea in travelers returning from Thailand? Open
Travelers to Thailand may contract diarrhea primarily caused by bacterial pathogens, notably Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, with additional risks from viral and parasitic infections.
View article: Temporal and spatial dynamics of dengue fever in mainland China from 2004 to 2020 and the impact of COVID-19 public health interventions
Temporal and spatial dynamics of dengue fever in mainland China from 2004 to 2020 and the impact of COVID-19 public health interventions Open
DF incidence in mainland China exhibited significant temporal and spatial variations from 2004 to 2020, with high-risk areas mainly in the south. The multi-model forecasting framework yields robust, interpretable province-level predictions…
View article: Imported dengue fever in South Korea, 2020–2024: Epidemiological trends and serotype distribution from national laboratory surveillance
Imported dengue fever in South Korea, 2020–2024: Epidemiological trends and serotype distribution from national laboratory surveillance Open
View article: The Silent Risk of Sudan Virus: A Review Addressing Global Health Vulnerabilities
The Silent Risk of Sudan Virus: A Review Addressing Global Health Vulnerabilities Open
Background and Aim Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) is a deadly hemorrhagic fever caused by the Sudan virus, first discovered in Sudan in 1976. This disease has been linked to several outbreaks in sub‐Saharan Africa, particularly in Uganda. The h…
View article: Rhino-orbital conidiobolomycosis in non-endemic Settings. A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge
Rhino-orbital conidiobolomycosis in non-endemic Settings. A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge Open
This case highlights the complex medicosurgical management of a rare imported tropical mycosis, the diagnostic aspects of conidiobolomycosis, and the promising potential benefit of beta-D-glucan for the management and follow-up of this sev…