International travel is rapidly increasing, as are travelers presenting with illness after they return home. Researchers used a large surveillance database to examine the frequency and patterns of ... Chinese translation Background: International travel continues to increase, particularly to Asia and Africa. Clinicians are increasingly likely to be consulted for advice before travel or by ill re...

Travelers returning to their country of origin to visit friends and relatives (VFRs) have increased risk of travel-related health problems. We examin

Epidemiological research often requires collection of data from a representative sample of the community or recruitment of specific groups through broad community approaches. The population coverage of traditional survey methods such as mail-outs to residential addresses, and telephone contact via public directories or random-digit-dialing is declining and survey response rates are falling. There is a need to explore new sampling frames and consider multiple response modes including those offered by changes in telecommunications and internet technology.

Background. Malaria is a common and important infection in travelers.Methods. We have examined data reported to the GeoSentinel surveillance network

Among African immigrants in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, we demonstrated lower geometric mean vitamin D levels in immigrants with latent tuberculo