Travel Medicine Advisor Archives – June 1, 2009
June 1, 2009
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Novel Swine-Origin Influenza A H1N1 Virus and Air Travel
A novel swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus (S-OIV) has been identified as the cause of the recent outbreaks of febrile respiratory infection in Mexico with subsequent global spread to more than 28 countries. -
Skin Infections in Travelers
The authors from Paris, France, described 60 adult travelers diagnosed with skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTI) seen between January 1, 2006, and August 30, 2007. -
Ciguatera Fish Poisoning
Amberjack fish caught off the Florida Keys, distributed via Atlanta, Georgia, and sold at a fish market in North Carolina were linked to bothersome symptoms in nine individuals. -
Unanticipated Hepatitis Cases in Travelers
Recently published cases of hepatitis among travelers describe a hepatitis patient's evaluation suggesting incomplete protection against hepatitis A following vaccination and unexpected toxicity from an interesting cultural experience. Both of these cases offer some issues for travel medicine practitioners to consider. -
Pharmacology Watch: Guidance on the Appropriate Use of NSAIDs
In this issue: NSAIDs in the elderly; managing GI and CVD risk with NSAIDs; low-dose naltrexone and fibromyalgia; treating glucocorticoid-induced bone loss; FDA Actions.