Travelers - Diseases transmitted through blood & body fluids

10 important questions on Travelers - Diseases transmitted through blood & body fluids

What are the diseases spread by blood & bodily fluids?

Hepatitis B
Meningococcal meningitis 

If travelers do NOT participate in high-risk behaviors, how high is their risk of Hep B?

Low

In what people is Hep B vaccine most important?

Travelers who plan to get medical care, volunteer to give medical work, or have unprotected sexual encounters with new partners
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How many doses is the Hep B vaccine and how long does it take to complete?

3 dose series, takes 6 months to complete

If a traveler is unable to complete the Hep B series before leaving, how should the series be done?

Give as many as possible before leaving and complete when return

How is meningitis spread?

Respiratory secretions

Patients with what symptoms of meningitis require urgent treatment to avoid risk of premature neuro damage and death?

Fever, severe and unrelennting headache, nausea, stiff neck (nuchal rigidity) and mental status changes

What are the high risk regions for meningitis?

Meningitis belt of africa during dry season (Dec-June)

The Saudi Arabia government requires the meningococcal vaccine for travel during what?

Annual Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages

What are the current only recommended meningococcal vaccines?

Quadrivalent vaccines that contain 4 bacterial types: ACWY
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