For patients planning to visit tropical areas, prophylaxis against travel-related infections involves considering various factors, including specific pathogens and general health practices.
Influenza is a significant travel-related infection, and its seasonality and specific travel considerations are important for prophylaxis Kakoullis et al. 2023.
General principles of antimicrobial stewardship are also relevant, focusing on changing risk-related behaviours in the general population to prevent infections NICE NG63. This includes promoting good hygiene practices and advising on appropriate use of antimicrobials if prescribed for travel-related conditions NICE NG63. While specific guidelines for all travel-related infections in tropical areas are broad, these principles help reduce the overall risk of acquiring infections NICE NG63.
Key References
- CG64 - Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis: antimicrobial prophylaxis against infective endocarditis in adults and children undergoing interventional procedures
- NG63 - Antimicrobial stewardship: changing risk-related behaviours in the general population
- (Kakoullis et al., 2023): Influenza: seasonality and travel-related considerations.