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Infectious diseases affecting occupational divers: review of 2017 literature

Richard Pougnet1, Laurence Pougnet, Anne Henckes

  • 1French Maritime Medicine Society (Société Française de Médecine Maritime SFMM); Université de Bretagne Occidentale, 22, rue Camille Desmoulins, 29200 Brest, France. richard.pougnet@live.fr.

International Maritime Health
|October 2, 2018
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Infectious diseases are rare in occupational divers, with skin, ear, nose, throat, and eye infections being most common. Prevention relies on hygiene and equipment maintenance.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Diving Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Occupational divers face numerous health risks, including infections.
  • A review of infectious diseases specific to this profession was conducted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize infectious diseases reported in occupational divers.
  • To assess the prevalence and types of infections in this high-risk group.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was performed up to December 31, 2017.
  • Searches were conducted in Medline and Scopus databases.
  • Studies published in English and French were included.

Main Results:

  • Fifteen papers documented infections in occupational divers.
  • The most frequent infections reported were dermatological.
  • Ear-nose-throat and ophthalmological infections were also noted.

Conclusions:

  • Infections among occupational divers appear to be infrequent.
  • These infections are not unique to the occupational setting and resemble those in recreational divers.
  • Emphasis on hygiene and equipment maintenance is crucial for prevention.
Keywords:
Disease OutbreaksDivingInfectious Disease MedicineOccupational Medicine

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