OUTBREAK OF WILDERNESS/BACKCOUNTRY/TRAVELERS’ DIARRHEA AT A HIMALAYAN BASE CAMP AT 4000 M/13,125 FT

Q: How can I download an article?

To download an article from SID, first log in to the site, search for the article title, and click on the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I download an ISI article?

To download an ISI article on SID, enter the keyword or article title in the search bar, view the relevant results, click on the desired article, and select the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I access the SID database?

To access the SID database, visit SID.ir, create an account, and log in to access scientific resources.

Q: Is downloading articles from SID free?

Some articles on SID are available for free, while others require payment. Details are specified on the article's page.

DANISH KHAN INAM; SASHINDRAN V.K.; SANDHU GURPREET SINGH; KHAN SHAZIA; RAJMOHAN K.S.; PANDEY ASHWANI KUMAR; PANDEY RAHUL; SINGH RAJVINDER; SAHNI AJAY KUMAR; GUPTA RAJIV MOHAN; RANJAN MANISH

مرکز اطلاعات علمی Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Journal Paper

Paper Information

Journal: International Journal of Travel Medicine and Global Health Year:2018 | Volume:6 | Issue:1 Page(s): 25-29

Download Full-Text

View:

290

Download:

148

Cites:

Information Journal Paper

Title

OUTBREAK OF WILDERNESS/BACKCOUNTRY/TRAVELERS’ DIARRHEA AT A HIMALAYAN BASE CAMP AT 4000 M/13,125 FT

Author(s)

Keywords

DIARRHEA

TRAVELERS’ DIARRHEA

WILDERNESS DIARRHEA

OUTBREAK

HIMALAYAS

HIGH ALTITUDE

Abstract

Introduction: Wilderness or backcountry DIARRHEA is a type of travelers’ DIARRHEA commonly caused by Cryptosporidium and Giardia, which can survive freezing temperatures. Campsites pose additional risks worldwide, irrespective of developing or developed regions, due to inadequate hygiene.Methods: In a first of its kind, an OUTBREAK of wilderness DIARRHEA at a semi-permanent Himalayan Base Camp at 4000 m/13,125 ft in Uttarkashi, India, was investigated and managed by empirical antimicrobials. Return of normal bowel function was considered as primary outcome, and return to routine training at Base Camp was considered secondary outcome.Results: Sixty-two personnel presented with wilderness DIARRHEA of 5.58 days mean duration with onset after mean stay of 10.26 days, despite provisions for adequate camp hygiene and sanitation. Both primary and secondary outcomes were reached by all except three students who were evacuated on foot to the district referral hospital 56 km downhill from Base Camp. Hygiene was compromised due to cold weather/water. Epidemiological surveillance was not contributory.Conclusion: Wilderness DIARRHEA can present in OUTBREAK proportions from formerly safe water sources due to variable microbial contamination. On-site diagnostics and management are required to control OUTBREAKs of wilderness DIARRHEA. Traveler risk management strategies and traveler awareness/education can be a targeted mandatory intervention to enhance preparedness and resilience capital in outdoor and mountain environments.

Cites

Common-Source Outbreak of Hepatitis A in an Indian Himalayan Mountain Camp

References

Cite

APA: Copy

DANISH KHAN, INAM, SASHINDRAN, V.K., SANDHU, GURPREET SINGH, KHAN, SHAZIA, RAJMOHAN, K.S., PANDEY, ASHWANI KUMAR, PANDEY, RAHUL, SINGH, RAJVINDER, SAHNI, AJAY KUMAR, GUPTA, RAJIV MOHAN, & RANJAN, MANISH. (2018). OUTBREAK OF WILDERNESS/BACKCOUNTRY/TRAVELERS’ DIARRHEA AT A HIMALAYAN BASE CAMP AT 4000 M/13,125 FT. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE AND GLOBAL HEALTH, 6(1), 25-29. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/350410/en

Vancouver: Copy

DANISH KHAN INAM, SASHINDRAN V.K., SANDHU GURPREET SINGH, KHAN SHAZIA, RAJMOHAN K.S., PANDEY ASHWANI KUMAR, PANDEY RAHUL, SINGH RAJVINDER, SAHNI AJAY KUMAR, GUPTA RAJIV MOHAN, RANJAN MANISH. OUTBREAK OF WILDERNESS/BACKCOUNTRY/TRAVELERS’ DIARRHEA AT A HIMALAYAN BASE CAMP AT 4000 M/13,125 FT. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE AND GLOBAL HEALTH[Internet]. 2018;6(1):25-29. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/350410/en

IEEE: Copy

INAM DANISH KHAN, V.K. SASHINDRAN, GURPREET SINGH SANDHU, SHAZIA KHAN, K.S. RAJMOHAN, ASHWANI KUMAR PANDEY, RAHUL PANDEY, RAJVINDER SINGH, AJAY KUMAR SAHNI, RAJIV MOHAN GUPTA, and MANISH RANJAN, “OUTBREAK OF WILDERNESS/BACKCOUNTRY/TRAVELERS’ DIARRHEA AT A HIMALAYAN BASE CAMP AT 4000 M/13,125 FT,” INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE AND GLOBAL HEALTH, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 25–29, 2018, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/350410/en

Related Journal Papers

No record.

Related Seminar Papers

No record.

Related Plans

No record.

Recommended Workshops