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T Jelinek1,2

  • 1BCRT - Berliner Centrum für Reise- und Tropenmedizin, Friedrichstr. 134, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland. jelinek@bcrt.de.

Der Internist
|December 23, 2017
PubMed

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Travelers to tropical regions face risks from mosquito-borne diseases. This review covers diagnosis and treatment options for infections like malaria, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever, emphasizing exposure prophylaxis.

Area of Science:

  • Tropical medicine
  • Infectious diseases
  • Traveler's health

Background:

  • Mosquito-transmitted diseases pose significant health risks globally, particularly in tropical and subtropical areas.
  • Limited vaccine and chemoprophylaxis options exist for many mosquito-borne illnesses, highlighting the importance of prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common infectious diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.
  • To discuss diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for these infections in returning travelers.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of infectious diseases relevant to travelers.
  • Analysis of current epidemiological data.
  • Summary of diagnostic and treatment modalities.

Main Results:

  • Only Japanese encephalitis and yellow fever are preventable by vaccination; malaria can be prevented by chemoprophylaxis.
  • Exposure prophylaxis is crucial for preventing other mosquito-borne diseases.
  • Differential diagnosis for returning travelers must consider prevalent mosquito-borne infections.

Conclusions:

  • Travelers must be aware of mosquito-borne disease risks and prevention methods.
  • Prompt and accurate diagnosis is essential for effective management of febrile illnesses in travelers.
  • Understanding current epidemiology guides clinical decision-making for tropical infections.
Keywords:
Chikungunya feverDengue feverEncephalitis, JapaneseYellow feverZika virus infection

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