Publications by authors named "Zoe Greenwood"
Background: Data on relative rates of acquisition of gastrointestinal infections by travelers are incomplete. The objective of this study was to analyze infections associated with oral ingestion of pathogens in international travelers in relation to place of exposure.
Methods: We performed a multicenter, retrospective observational analysis of 6,086 travelers ill enough with any gastrointestinal infection to seek medical care at a GeoSentinel clinic after completion of travel during 2000 to 2005.
Malaria in travelers: a review of the GeoSentinel surveillance network.
Clin Infect Dis
October 2004
Background: Malaria is a common and important infection in travelers.
Methods: We have examined data reported to the GeoSentinel surveillance network to highlight characteristics of malaria in travelers.
Results: A total of 1140 malaria cases were reported (60% of cases were due to Plasmodium falciparum, 24% were due to Plasmodium vivax).