What are the common diseases when Travelling?
What are the common diseases when Travelling?
Types of Travel-Related Infections
- Malaria. Malaria is a parasitic disease spread by mosquitoes in tropical and subtropical climates. ...
- Dengue. Dengue fever is a viral infection that causes flu-like symptoms. ...
- Typhoid Fever. Typhoid fever is a life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. ...
- Chikungunya.
What disease kills the fastest?
- The world's fastest killer is ischaemic heart disease, responsible for 16% of the world's total deaths.
- Cerebrovascular diseases such as stroke are also extremely fatal within minutes of their onset.
What illnesses can you get while traveling?
Common travel-related illnesses include:
- Diarrheal disease. Most travel-related diarrheal diseases are acquired by consuming contaminated water and food.
- Hepatitis A. ...
- Malaria. ...
- Dengue fever. ...
- Parasitic infections. ...
- Tuberculosis. ...
- Typhoid fever. ...
- Yellow fever.
What is the most common cause of death in travelers?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among travelers abroad, accounting for nearly 50 percent of all deaths and the most deaths in travelers older than 55 years of age.
Does traveling affect your immune system?
Whether you're packing up the family for a road trip or flying around the world, vacations often come with unexpected surprises that can compromise your immune system. When we travel our bodies endure a lot of stress, says Gretchen Genato, a nurse practitioner at Cedars-Sinai's Playa Vista Urgent Care.