Preparedness of paediatric international travellers departing from <scp>A</scp>thens, <scp>G</scp>reece: an 18‐month airport‐based survey

Maltezou, Helena C.; Pavli, Androula; Spilioti, Athina; Patrinos, Stavros; Lymperi, Ioanna; Theodoridou, Maria

doi:10.1111/apa.12531

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“…With the remarkable increased number of travelers from high-income countries during the last two decades, it was estimated that 1.9 million children traveled overseas every year from the United States; similarly, a significant increase of travelers (1.7 fold) was shown in Greece from 2004 to 2008 [29]. A high proportion of enteric fever cases was described in children aged 0-14 years (>26% in 2018) [30], mainly attributed to tourism and VFR-travels.…”

Section: Population At Higher Risk Of Acquiring Typhoid Fevermentioning

confidence: 99%

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Travel-Related Typhoid Fever: Narrative Review of the Scientific Literature

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Enteric fever is a foodborne infectious disease caused by Salmonella enterica serotypes Typhi and Paratyphi A, B and C. The high incidence in low income countries can increase the risk of disease in travelers coming from high income countries. Pre-travel health advice on hygiene and sanitation practices and vaccines can significantly reduce the risk of acquiring infections. Although the majority of the cases are self-limiting, life-threatening complications can occur. Delayed diagnosis and cases of infections caused by multi-drug resistant strains can complicate the clinical management and affect the prognosis. More international efforts are needed to reduce the burden of disease in low income countries, indirectly reducing the risk of travelers in endemic settings. Surveillance activities can help monitor the epidemiology of cases caused by drug-susceptible and resistant strains.

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Section: Population At Higher Risk Of Acquiring Typhoid Fevermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Pre-travel counseling focused on hygiene and preventive measures could help reduce the risk of infection in individuals younger than two years, who cannot be immunized with the currently available vaccines [29].…”

Section: Population At Higher Risk Of Acquiring Typhoid Fevermentioning

confidence: 99%