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Suggest Preventive Measures To Be Clear Of Dengue, Malaria And Typhoid While Traveling

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Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2015
Question: If I need to travel to countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, would I be more prone to infectious disease such as dengue, malaria, typhoid, gastroenteritis? Would I also be more prone to get these diseases on a recurrence basis if I'm staying in these countries?
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Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Please provide information....

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,

Thank you for asking query to HCM.

I read and understand your concern, I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

I want some information from you, kindly provide so that I can help you further.

1) Have you ever resides outside your country (France) for more that six month?

2) Have you ever infected with the above mentioned infection?

Please answer above question so that I can help you further.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious Disease Specialist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Arun (24 minutes later)
Hi Dr XXXXXXX

Thanks for your prompt reply.

I'm residing in Singapore, and I have not reside outside Singapore for more than 6 months in the recent years.

I do not have any of the infectious diseases mentioned in my email. It is more for preventive measures that I need to be aware of.

Could I have a reply please? Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Arun (19 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Preventive measures can be helpful...

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for your response dear,

Your answer suggest that you do not have immunity for the infections mentioned as you have not exposed to them in six months. So you will be at some risks to develop infections. Therefore due precautions for prevention of this disease will be important and helpful in prevention of this infections.

It is not necessary that all infection will recur, But proper treatment management and preventive measures are going to be important to keep infection and recurrence at bay.

You can ask for further clarification here.

Thank you
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.



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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Suggest Preventive Measures To Be Clear Of Dengue, Malaria And Typhoid While Traveling

Brief Answer: Please provide information.... Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thank you for asking query to HCM. I read and understand your concern, I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. I want some information from you, kindly provide so that I can help you further. 1) Have you ever resides outside your country (France) for more that six month? 2) Have you ever infected with the above mentioned infection? Please answer above question so that I can help you further. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious Disease Specialist.