On the medical edge: Preparation of expatriates, refugee and disaster relief workers, and peace corps volunteers

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作者
Callahan, MV
Hamer, DH
机构
[1] Massachusetts Gen Hosp, Div Infect Dis, Cambridge, MA 02139 USA
[2] Boston Univ, Sch Publ Hlth, Ctr Int Hlth & Dev, Boston, MA 02118 USA
[3] Tufts Univ, Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman Sch Nutr Sci & Poli, Boston, MA 02111 USA
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D O I
10.1016/j.idc.2004.10.010
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
摘要
Travelers to medically remote areas require special pretravel evaluation and environmentally specific education. Using a case-based format, this article provides information on approaches to the predeployment medical, dental, and psychologic preparation of long-term travelers and expeditions to extreme environments.
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