International Research Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (IRJMPS)

JET-SETTING AND HEALTH THREATS: INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS' CONUNDRUM

Authors

  • Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD Dept. of Family and Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX

Abstract

The increasing number of U.S. citizens traveling abroad, particularly during the summer months, has raised concerns about infectious disease risks. This article examines the growing recognition of "new" infectious diseases and their impact on international travelers. Recent outbreaks of diseases like avian influenza, pandemic influenza, Lassa fever, Ebola, Marburg viruses, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), H7N9, Chikungunya, and Zika have added to the existing infectious disease risks for travelers. Understanding these risks is crucial for both travelers and healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate preventive measures and responses

Keywords:

international travel, infectious diseases, avian influenza, pandemic influenza, Lassa fever

Published

2023-10-19

How to Cite

Mitchell, S. (2023). JET-SETTING AND HEALTH THREATS: INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS’ CONUNDRUM. International Research Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (IRJMPS), 8(1), 16–22. Retrieved from https://zapjournals.com/Journals/index.php/Pharmaceutical/article/view/1194

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