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Infections associated with adventure travel: A systematic review.
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12 citing papers in PubMed.
- International travel considerations for patients with systemic autoimmune inflammatory diseases in the era of novel immunosuppressive therapies.Rheumatology international · 2026Review
- Review of Infections in Immunocompromised Travellers: Epidemiology, Infection Prevention and Management.Microorganisms · 2026Review
- Culturally and regionally relevant physical activity for public health promotion in a global context: nature of the evidence and definition development from a narrative review.BMJ public health · 2026Review
- Essential contributions of wildlife health surveillance to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.One health outlook · 2025Review
- Practical Guidance for Clinical Microbiology Laboratories: Antibody and antigen detection methods for dimorphic fungal infections.Clinical microbiology reviews · 2025Review
- Antibiotic Chemoprophylaxis for Leptospirosis: Previous Shortcomings and Future Needs.Tropical medicine and infectious disease · 2024Review
- Acute Gastroenteritis Outbreak Among Colorado River Rafters and Backpackers in the Grand Canyon, 2022.Wilderness & environmental medicine · 2024Article
- Outbreak of Acute Gastroenteritis Among Rafters and Backpackers in the Backcountry of Grand Canyon National Park, April-June 2022.MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report · 2022Article
- Potentially PathogenicTropical medicine and infectious disease · 2020Article
- Infection from Outdoor Sporting Events-More Risk than We Think?Sports medicine - open · 2019Article
- Influenza in obese travellers: increased risk and complications, decreased vaccine effectiveness.Journal of travel medicine · 2019Review
- Locally Acquired Leptospirosis in Expedition Racer, Manitoba, Canada.Emerging infectious diseases · 2018Article
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Abstract
aimTo review infections associated with adventure travel.
methodsThe PubMed, Embase and Scopus databases were searched combining the words infection with the following keywords: rafting, whitewater, surfing, (surfer* or windsurf*), (caves or caving or spelunking), (triathlon or trekking) or (hiking or adventure race), bicycling, backpacking, (mountain climb* or bouldering), horseback riding, orienteering, trekking, and skiing.
resultsAdventure travel is becoming much more common among travelers and it is associated with a subset of infectious diseases including: leptospirosis, schistosomiasis, viral hemorrhagic fevers, rickettsial diseases and endemic mycosis. Caving and whitewater rafting places individuals at particular risk of leptospirosis, schistosomiasis and endemic mycosis, while adventure races also place individuals at high risk of a variety of infections including campylobacter, norovirus and leptospirosis.
conclusionTravel practitioners need to be aware of the risks associated with adventure travel and should educate individuals about the risks associated with various activities. Doxycycline prophylaxis should be considered for travelers who are susceptible to leptospirosis due to participation in high-risk sports such as whitewater rafting, caving or adventure races.
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