INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL Terms A. Roark

TETANUS Germ that grows inside an infected wound; characterized by jaw and neck stiffening, leading to seizures throughout the body and possibly death if not treated. Common signs to look for: ❖ Difficulty swallowing ❖ Painful body spasms lasting for several minutes, typically triggered by minor occurrences, such as a draft, loud noise, physical touch or light Here in the United States a child must get his/her tetanus shot before beginning school and follow up with a booster every 7 years.

TRAVELER A person who makes a journey of some length

TRAVELERS DIARRHEA Abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations caused by bacteria ingested in food or water; commonly experienced by travelers to developing countries.

TYPHOID FEVER Stomach infection caused by poor hygiene or contaminated food or water; characterized by diarrhea and fever. ❖ Fever, that starts low and increases daily, often to as high as 103 or 104 F (39.4 or 40 C) ❖ Headache ❖ Weakness and fatigue ❖ Dry cough ❖ Loss of appetite ❖ Abdominal pain ❖ Diarrhea or constipation ❖ Rash

WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION(WTO) Group that publishes current statistics on domestic and international travel and tourism and forecasts 10-year travel and tourism trends.

YELLOW FEVER Condition caused by a virus circulated among animals in certain Tropical areas; the main symptom is high fever: common in wet tropical areas like in parts of Africa. ❖ Jaundice (liver damage), which causes yellowing of the skin and eyes. ❖ Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) ❖ Internal bleeding (hemorrhaging) ❖ Vomiting blood. ❖ Shock. ❖ Multisystem organ failure leading to death.