Travel and the Emergence of Infectious Diseases

Wilson, Mary

doi:10.3201/eid0102.950201

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“…The factors leading to the emergence of infectious diseases have been described. [13][14][15][16][17] Importantly, all these authors noted that we will continue to see new and emerging infectious diseases for the foreseeable future. Recent articles have provided recommendations for preparedness at the health care facility, local and national levels.…”

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New and emerging infectious diseases (Ebola, Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome coronavirus, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, Candida auris): Focus on environmental survival and germicide susceptibility

Weber

Sickbert-Bennett

Kanamori

et al. 2019

American Journal of Infection Control

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Section: Factors In the Emergence Of Infectious Diseases And Preparedmentioning

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New and emerging infectious diseases (Ebola, Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome coronavirus, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, Candida auris): Focus on environmental survival and germicide susceptibility

Weber

Sickbert-Bennett

Kanamori

et al. 2019

American Journal of Infection Control

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“…It is generally accepted that because of increasing speed and their pervasiveness, modern transport networks, global trade, transport, and tourism are becoming more and more pivotal in the spread of vectors and the infectious diseases they transmit (Wilson 1995, Wilson et al 2009, Pysek et al 2010. In southern Europe, past and recent importations of mosquito vector species such as Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (L.) and Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse) have created suitable conditions for local outbreaks of yellow fever, dengue, or chikungunya fever (Christophers 1960, Eritja et al 2005, Angelini et al 2007, Fontenille et al 2007, La Ruche et al 2010, SchmidtÐChanasit et al 2010, Grandadam et al 2011.…”

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Bionomics of the Established Exotic Mosquito Species <I>Aedes koreicus</I> in Belgium, Europe

Versteirt¹,

Clercq²,

Fonseca³

et al. 2012

jnl. med. entom.

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Adults of an exotic mosquito, Aedes (Finlaya) koreicus (Edwards) (Diptera: Culicidae) were identified by morphology and genotyping from one site in Belgium in 2008. In late summer of that year, the occurrence of adults and immature stages reconfirmed its presence. This is the first record of this species outside its native range and in particular in Europe. Two subsites of the original location were prospected from April until October 2009 with different traps to evaluate the extent of its presence and establishment in the area and to understand the dynamics of the species' population. Next to Ae. koreicus, 15 other mosquito species were collected. Adult individuals of Ae. koreicus were found from May to September and larvae were still found early October. Larvae were mainly retrieved from artificial containers both in 2008 as in 2009. Containers with eggs and/or larvae were found up to 4 km away from the initial location, indicating the species is spreading locally. Though the introduction route is unknown, it may have occurred via international trade as a large industrial center was located nearby. A comparison of different climatic variables between locations in Belgium with Ae. koreicus and putative source locations in South Korea, revealed similarities between winter temperatures and the number of freezing days and nights in four consecutive years (2004-2008), while humidity and precipitation values differed strongly. The introduction of a new potential disease vector into Europe seems to be a result of proper entrance points, created by intense worldwide trade and suitable environmental conditions.

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“…This may have been partly due to the Tanzania's extended family tradition, whereby those residing in urban areas and in houses with many bedrooms tend to host relatives migrating from rural areas in search of TB treatment services in urban Dar es Salaam [30] [31]. This could result in exposure and transmission of MTB to adolescents living in the host house.…”

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Social Activity Patterns Drive High Rates of Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Adolescents in Urban Tanzania<br/>—Latent TB Infection in Adolescents, Tanzania

Maro¹,

Nakamura²,

Seino³

et al. 2018

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SETTING: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of latent tuberculosis (TB) infection (LTBI) among adolescents in a country with a high TB burden, and examine risks of LTBI according to their social activity patterns. METHODS: A cross-sectional study nested within a phase 2b randomised, placebo controlled, double blind study and consisted of 824 adolescents, 13 -15 years old who had received Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, were attending public secondary schools and had no evidence of active tuberculosis (TB). Anthropometric measurements were obtained, a questionnaire administered, and phlebotomy performed for a T spot interferon-γ release assay (IGRA) to detect LTBI. RESULTS: Among 824 subjects, 149 (18%) had a positive IGRA. After adjusting for the influence of household socioeconomic status, history of TB contact, living environment and nutritional status, LTBI risk was higher in subjects with than without regular informal encounters with traditional alcoholic beverage drinkers (AOR,.00]). Other significant factors for LTBI risk included contact with TB patient at school (AOR, 3.34 [1.14 -9.80]), and living close to a health facility, as was observed among those from houses within a 10 -30-minute walking distance to the nearest health facility, who were less likely to be IGRA-positive than those who were living within a 10-minute walking disHow to cite this paper: Maro, I.I., Nakamura, K., Seino, K., Pallangyo, K., Munseri, P., Matee, M. and von Reyn, C.

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Travel and the Emergence of Infectious Diseases

Cited by 302 publications

References 37 publications

New and emerging infectious diseases (Ebola, Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome coronavirus, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, Candida auris): Focus on environmental survival and germicide susceptibility

New and emerging infectious diseases (Ebola, Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome coronavirus, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, Candida auris): Focus on environmental survival and germicide susceptibility

Bionomics of the Established Exotic Mosquito Species <I>Aedes koreicus</I> in Belgium, Europe

Social Activity Patterns Drive High Rates of Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Adolescents in Urban Tanzania<br/>—Latent TB Infection in Adolescents, Tanzania

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Cited by 302 publications

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New and emerging infectious diseases (Ebola, Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome coronavirus, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, Candida auris): Focus on environmental survival and germicide susceptibility

New and emerging infectious diseases (Ebola, Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome coronavirus, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, Candida auris): Focus on environmental survival and germicide susceptibility

Bionomics of the Established Exotic Mosquito Species <I>Aedes koreicus</I> in Belgium, Europe

Social Activity Patterns Drive High Rates of Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Adolescents in Urban Tanzania&lt;br/&gt;—Latent TB Infection in Adolescents, Tanzania

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