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Travel diseases are typically contracted while travelling.
Travel diseases are typically contracted while travelling. Tropical diseases are infectious diseases mainly caused by pathogens found in the tropics and sub-tropics. It is advisable to contact a travel doctor/institute of tropical medicine for information about preventive measures at least 3 months before leaving on a trip. A doctor should be consulted if fever occurs during or after a trip to the tropics.
Topics related to the tropics and travelling
Ostschweizer Infostelle für Reisemedizin (Eastern Switzerland Information Centre for Travel Medicine)
www.osir.ch
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut)
www.swisstph.ch
FDFA (travel links)
https://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/fdfa.html
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