[The HIV-infected traveler: infectious risks and prevention].
Patients with human immunodeficient virus (HIV) must make special preparations before traveling. They have a higher risk of infection than the general population. They are more likely to develop malaria and the clinical episodes will be more severe, particularly in pregnant women. Prescriptions for malaria prophylaxis and treatment must take into account their interactions with antiretroviral drugs. Vaccination decisions require consideration of the risk and severity of the vaccine preventable diseases in the destination area, the nature of the vaccine, the patient's immune status, and the risk of virological rebound as a consequence of vaccination. Some countries have entry restriction for travelers with HIV. Special precautions may be necessary for transporting and storing antiretroviral medications.
Couzigou
Carine
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Service des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, AP-HP Hôpital Paul Brousse, F-94800 Villejuif, France. Couzigou@yahoo.fr <Couzigou@yahoo.fr>
Taburet
Anne Marie
AM
Voyer
Catherine
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Bourée
Patrice
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Vittecoq
Daniel
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D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D014195:Travel; D014611:Vaccination