Travelers' Health
1998
Travel and the Spread of Emerging Infectious Diseases
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Martin Cetron, Jay Keystone, David Shlim, Robert Steffen
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypothesis
How does international travel contribute to the spread of infectious diseases?
Conclusion
International travel significantly facilitates the spread of new and reemerging infectious diseases.
Supporting Evidence
- Travelers can be sentinels for the arrival of infectious agents in new communities.
- Mass migrations have facilitated the rapid spread of communicable diseases.
- Vaccination is a key strategy in preventing travel-related infections.
Takeaway
When people travel, they can carry germs to new places, making it easier for diseases to spread. It's important to keep an eye on travelers to help stop this.
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