Publications by authors named "Yukiko Katsuragi"
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- Japan has maintained a rabies-free status for over 50 years, yet some travelers have reported rabies exposure abroad; this study aimed to analyze animal encounters among these travelers.
- The study reviewed data from the Japanese Registry for Infectious Diseases from Abroad (J-RIDA) for travelers between October 2017 and October 2019, focusing on the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and types of animals involved in incidents.
- Findings revealed that a majority of travelers were exposed to animals in rabies-risk countries, with most injuries linked to dogs, cats, and monkeys; the study emphasizes the need for better pre-travel consultations and awareness about rabies risks.
Article Synopsis
- Japan lacks comprehensive data on the epidemiology of imported infectious diseases, prompting the creation of J-RIDA (Japan Registry for Infectious Diseases from Abroad) to gather detailed clinical information.
- From October 2017 to September 2019, J-RIDA collected data from 15 medical institutions, documenting 3,046 cases with details like patient demographics, travel history, and final diagnosis.
- The study found that most cases were linked to travel in Southeast Asia, with common issues including fever, gastrointestinal, respiratory symptoms, and diseases like travelers' diarrhea and dengue fever.