Mosquito-borne viral infections and the traveller.
This article reviews the mosquito-borne infections yellow fever, Chikungunya virus, West Nile virus, dengue fever and eastern equine encephalitis. It provides advice on symptoms, diagnosis and preventive strategies to inform nursing practice during pre-travel consultations.
The Village Medical Centre, Bedfordshire. janechiodini@btinternet.com
Jane
J
Chiodini
D018354:Alphavirus Infections / Q000635:transmission; D000818:Animals; D002646:Chikungunya virus; D009033:Culicidae / Q000821:virology*; D003715:Dengue / Q000635:transmission; D020242:Encephalomyelitis, Eastern Equine / Q000635:transmission; D014943:Global Health; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D007255:Information Services; D007303:Insect Vectors / Q000821:virology*; D020407:Internet; D009032:Mosquito Control / Q000379:methods; D014195:Travel; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy* / Q000635:transmission* / Q000821:virology; D014901:West Nile Fever / Q000635:transmission; D015004:Yellow Fever / Q000635:transmission