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  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Travel Medicine

Background:

  • The Hajj, the world's largest annual mass gathering, presents unique challenges for infection transmission.
  • Factors include diverse nationalities, high temperatures, and communal living conditions, increasing disease spread risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology and prevention strategies for infections acquired during the Hajj pilgrimage.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was conducted on PubMed, covering studies from 1952 to November 2015.
  • Keywords used were "Hajj" and "infections" to identify relevant research.

Main Results:

  • Common infections include respiratory tract infections, influenza, and waterborne diseases like hepatitis A.
  • Outbreaks of meningococcal meningitis have been documented, and emerging fevers like dengue have been noted.
  • No Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) cases were reported during the 2012-2014 Hajj.

Conclusions:

  • Prevention strategies emphasize compulsory vaccinations against meningococcal meningitis, influenza, and hepatitis A.
  • Vaccination updates for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, pertussis, measles, and mumps are crucial.
  • Pilgrims must adhere to essential hygiene precautions to mitigate infection risks.