Nearly 1500 malaria cases occur each year in the United States; approximately 60% are
among US travelers. Despite the availability of sophisticated medical care, malaria-related …

Background Mefloquine is one of four antimalarial agents commonly recommended for
preventing malaria in travellers to malaria‐endemic areas. Despite its high efficacy, there is …

Assessing rhetorical principles of contemporary health issues Hypochondriacs are
vulnerable to media hype, anorexics are susceptible to public scrutiny, and migraine …

Abstract Background Large numbers of United States residents travel each year to countries
where malaria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and other vaccine-preventable diseases are …

Abstract Background Although the Asia Pacific region is the focus of the fastest-growing
tourist and travel industry, few data are available on the knowledge, attitudes and practices …

Abstract Background Although Johannesburg International Airport (JIA) acts as a hub for
travel into Africa, little was known of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) with …

A literature review revealed that mefloquine neurotoxicity has been demonstrated at both the
preclinical and clinical levels, with nausea, dizziness, sleep disturbances, anxiety and …

The emergence of antimicrobial resistance is arguably the most important threat to human
and animal health. The impacts of antimicrobial use can reach far from the site of …

Background Pre-travel health assessments aim to promote risk reduction through preventive
measures and safe behavior, including ensuring travelers are up-to-date with their …

ContextControversies in malaria prevention arise from the absence of data, conflicting data
between different studies, conflicting recommendations, deviation of local practice from …