Prévention des infections chez les voyageurs immunosupprimés [Prevention of infection in immunocompromised travelers].

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serval:BIB_EDA33C95A95F
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
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Publications
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Title
Prévention des infections chez les voyageurs immunosupprimés [Prevention of infection in immunocompromised travelers].
Journal
Revue Médicale Suisse
Author(s)
Zbinden D., D'Acremont V., Manuel O.
ISSN
1660-9379 (Print)
ISSN-L
1660-9379
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2013
Volume
9
Number
385
Pages
958-962
Language
french
Notes
Publication types: English Abstract ; Journal Article
Abstract
Every year there are more immunocompromised patients with a better quality of life and, therefore, that travel more frequently. While traveling, patients may be exposed to several infections, such as traveler's diarrhea or malaria, which can be associated with a high rate of complications in this population. An appropriate strategy for the prevention of travel-related infections is essential, including education about hygiene measures, vaccinations and prescription of a tailored antimicrobial prophylaxis/stand-by treatment, according to the type of immunosuppression. Potential drug interactions, particularly between antimalaric and immunosuppressive drugs, must also be considered for decision taking. Collaboration between the general practitioner and the travel medicine and infectious diseases specialists is highly recommended to improve the management of these patients.
Keywords
Communicable Disease Control, Humans, Immunocompromised Host, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Travel
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