Travel Medicine Advisor Archives – June 1, 2003
June 1, 2003
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Resistance to Atovaquone-Proguanil?
These cases of post-travel malaria in multiple members of the same family provide important teaching points about malaria prevention in travelers, yet they raise a significant concern that resistance to atovaquone-proguanil might already be appearing. -
Schistosomiasis in Travelers
The growing awareness and interest in schistosomiasis among travelers to endemic areas was a topic of discussion at the recent eighth Conference of the International Society of Travel Medicine. In addition, there are several new relevant publications in this area. -
Envenomations
At the eighth conference of the International Society of Travel Medicine (CISTM8) held in New York City, May 7-11, 2003, one symposium addressed envenomations, land and sea. -
Monkeypox in Wisconsin!
Health officials in Wisconsin have confirmed 4 cases of monkeypox in the Milwaukee area in what is believed to be the first outbreak of the disease in the Western Hemisphere. -
Rapid Antigen Testing in Influenza Surveillance
Rapid antigen testing may serve as an early warning system in influenza surveillance.