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Transmission of infections during commercial air travels
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M Darvishi *   , S Zareiy , HA Alishah , AA Saidi , MA Davarpanah |
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Abstract: (17070 Views) |
| Popularly and expansion of air transport and its convenience and
ease has made the issue of airborne, food borne and zoonotic
disease transmission during air travel to a critical public health
problem.
The immense fear of bioterrorism draws attention toward the
potential of spread of these agents through air travel. The incidence
of SARS in 2002 showed the serious role of air transport in rapid
dissemination and potential risk of pandemy of such disease. In
addition to air crew, public health officials and care providers have a
major role in defection and control of infection during air travel and
must have of knowledge of the local and international guidelines. |
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| Keywords: Air transport, Infections, Control |
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Type of Study: Original |
Received: 2012/03/7 | Accepted: 2014/06/3 | Published: 2014/06/3
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