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Challenges and Prevention Strategies for Travel-Related Infectious Diseases
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Challenges and Prevention Strategies for Travel-Related Infectious Diseases

A special issue of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease (ISSN 2414-6366). This special issue belongs to the section "Travel Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 May 2025) | Viewed by 593

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Loukas Kakoullis

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Guest Editor
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
2. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Interests: epidemiology; antimictobial resistance; antimicrobial stewardship; travel medicine; tropical medicine
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The global movement of people crossing borders for leisure, business, and other purposes continues to grow, bringing with it complex challenges related to travel-associated infectious diseases. For infectious disease specialists, understanding these challenges and devising effective prevention strategies are crucial in mitigating the risks travelers face.

This Special Issue will focus on the unique challenges and prevention strategies associated with travel-related infectious diseases. Topics of interest include the epidemiology of infections in travelers, risk factors associated with specific travel destinations, the role of pre-travel counseling and vaccinations, emerging infectious threats linked to global travel, and innovative strategies to prevent travel-related infections.

We are inviting our colleagues to submit original research articles, reviews, and case reports that delve into the complexities of preventing and managing infectious diseases in the context of global travel. Priority will be given to articles that highlight novel prevention strategies or address emerging trends in travel-related infections. For case reports, we ask that the travel history and relevant exposures that led to the infection are thoroughly explored.

We look forward to reading your submissions.

Dr. Loukas Kakoullis
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • global health
  • epidemiology
  • malaria
  • dengue fever
  • traveler's health
  • pre-travel counseling
  • infection control

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Serological Vulnerability and Active Infection Detection Among Recently Arrived Migrants in Spain: Results from a Targeted Screening Program
by Guillermo Lens-Perol, Olalla Vázquez-Cancela, Magdalena Santana-Armas, Angeles Bouzas-Rodriguez, Victoria Tuñez-Bastida, Adrián Domínguez-Lago, Hugo Pérez-Freixo, Cristina Peiteado-Romay, Juan Manuel Vázquez-Lago and Cristina Fernández-Pérez
Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2025, 10(6), 169; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed10060169 - 16 Jun 2025
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Background: Newly arrived migrants are at increased risk for vaccine-preventable and communicable diseases due to low immunization coverage, poor access to healthcare, and challenging migration trajectories. This study describes the implementation and outcomes of a one-stop public health intervention focused on serological screening [...] Read more.
Background: Newly arrived migrants are at increased risk for vaccine-preventable and communicable diseases due to low immunization coverage, poor access to healthcare, and challenging migration trajectories. This study describes the implementation and outcomes of a one-stop public health intervention focused on serological screening and accelerated vaccination in recently arrived migrants in Galicia, Spain. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study in July and August 2024 involving 335 adult migrants from sub-Saharan Africa with irregular administrative status and asylum applications. A centralized mobile health unit provided point-of-care screening for immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis A, alongside testing for active infections, including hepatitis B and syphilis. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected, and individuals were offered vaccination according to an accelerated immunization schedule. Results: Of 336 migrant adults invited to participate in the study, only 1 individual declined to participate (participation rate: 99.7%). Therefore, 335 migrants were assessed. A significant proportion of participants were susceptible to at least one vaccine-preventable disease, particularly hepatitis B (36.4%, 95% CI 31.3–41.6), measles (22.7%, 95% CI 18.2–27.2), and varicella (16.4%, 95% CI 12.5–20.4). Active infections were detected in 12.9% (95% CI 9.3–16.4) of individuals, including hepatitis B (9.9%, 95% CI 6.7–13.0) and syphilis (3.0%, 95% CI 1.2–4.8). The intervention allowed for timely vaccination and linkage to care, minimizing dependence on passive healthcare access. Conclusions: This study highlights substantial immunization gaps and the presence of undiagnosed infections in vulnerable migrant populations. Centralized and culturally adapted screening programs, combined with accelerated vaccination strategies, are feasible and effective. These findings support the integration of structured protocols into national health systems to ensure equity, reduce transmission risk, and align with WHO and ECDC public health frameworks. Full article
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