Travelers Flashcards
Most cases of traveler’s diarrhea are caused by
bacterial - E.coli
Most cases of traveler’s diarrhea are caused by
bacterial - E.coli
Areas of highest risk for traveler’s diarrhea
Asia, middle east, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America
Loperamide should be avoided in this age group and why
Who should not take pepto bismol
anticoagulants, salicylate allergy, renal insufficiency, children
Treatment of traveler’s diarrhea
hydration, loperamide, bismuth subsalicylate, quinolone. untreated lasts 3-7 days
high risk areas for contracting typhoid fever
east and southeast asia, africa, caribbean, central and south america
how is traveler’s diarrhea transmitted
unclean food/water
how is typhoid fever transmitted
consumption of food or water contaminated with feces
incubation of typhoid
6-30 days
Symptoms of typhoid fever
fatigue, malaise, fever, earache, anorexia, hepatosplenomegaly, intestinal hemorrhage/perforation
Who is at highest risk for contracting hepatitis A
those traveling from developed countries to developing countries
hepatitis A transmission
ingestion of fecal matter
Symptoms of hepatitis A
fever, malaise, jaundice, nausea, abdominal discomfort (can last 7 weeks)
hepatitis B transmission
contaminated blood or bodily fluids
Who should get hepatitis B vaccine prior to travel
planning to have sex with new partners, receiving medical care, providing medical care
Who should get hepatitis B vaccine prior to travel
planning to have sex with new partners, receiving medical care, providing medical care
Areas of highest risk for traveler’s diarrhea
Asia, middle east, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America
Loperamide should be avoided in this age group and why
Who should not take pepto bismol
anticoagulants, salicylate allergy, renal insufficiency, children
Treatment of traveler’s diarrhea
hydration, loperamide, bismuth subsalicylate, quinolone. untreated lasts 3-7 days
high risk areas for contracting typhoid fever
east and southeast asia, africa, caribbean, central and south america
how is traveler’s diarrhea transmitted
unclean food/water
how is typhoid fever transmitted
consumption of food or water contaminated with feces
incubation of typhoid
6-30 days
Atovaquone/Proquanil advantages
well tolerated, started right before travel, short treatment
Atovaquone/Proquanil disadvantages
daily dosing, not used in pregnancy, cost
hepatitis A transmission
ingestion of fecal matter
Symptoms of hepatitis A
fever, malaise, jaundice, nausea, abdominal discomfort (can last 7 weeks)
hepatitis B transmission
contaminated blood or bodily fluids
Hepatitis B incubation period
90 days
Who should get hepatitis B vaccine prior to travel
planning to have sex with new partners, receiving medical care, providing medical care
insect repellents for mosquitos
DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon, eucalyptus, IR3535, permethrin (clothing only, not skin)
Where is malaria endemic
asia, latin america, north africa, eastern europe, and the south pacific
Which type of malaria causes up to 65% of cases in India and is becoming MDR
P. vivax