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Neurological disorders and travel
1Neurology Section, Department of Medicine #1443, King Fahd National Guard Hospital, POB 22490, Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia. draawada@hotmail.com
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
|March 5, 2003
Summary
Travel can cause neurological disorders, both infectious and non-infective. Awareness and preventative measures, including vaccinations and avoiding certain foods, can mitigate these travel-related neurological risks.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Travel Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Travel is linked to various neurological conditions.
- These conditions are broadly categorized into infectious and non-infective types.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline neurological disorders associated with travel.
- To discuss prevention strategies for these conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of neurological disorders encountered during travel.
- Categorization into infectious and non-infective types.
- Discussion of preventive measures.
Main Results:
- Infectious causes include encephalitides, neurotuberculosis, and neurobrucellosis.
- Non-infective causes include altitude sickness, air travel complications (syncope, stroke), motion sickness, and foodborne neurotoxins.
- Prevention involves vaccinations, insect repellents, dietary precautions, and understanding geographical risks.
Conclusions:
- Travelers' knowledge of potential neurological disorders is key to prevention.
- Adherence to physiological rules and specific medications can reduce risks.
- Avoiding certain geographical intoxications is crucial for safe travel.