12 Questions
Which of the following is a reason for deferring air travel according to the text?
Underlying lung disorders
What is a recommended travel health practice mentioned in the text?
Consider receiving travel-related vaccination
Which of the following diseases is caused by a protozoal infection according to the text?
Malaria
When should a traveler defer air travel based on the text?
Within 2 weeks after complicated myocardial infarction
What should travelers do if feeling unwell after the trip according to the text?
Seek medical advice
Which of the following vector-borne diseases is NOT mentioned in the text?
Influenza (Flu)
What is the incubation period for malaria caused by Plasmodium malariae?
7 days or longer
How is malaria transmitted?
Via the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito
What are some clinical manifestations of malaria during the initial stage?
Swinging fever and tachycardia
What is a possible adverse effect of malaria on pregnant women and the fetus?
Hemolytic anemia and fetal distress
What is a consideration in the medical management of malaria?
Administering anti-malaria drugs
How can malaria be prevented?
Vaccination
This quiz assesses the fitness of individuals for air travel, taking into consideration health hazards such as confined space, low oxygen concentration, dehydration, air pressure, and stress/anxiety. It outlines conditions under which travelers should defer their air travel, such as unstable angina pectoris, congenital heart defects, lung disorders, and recent heart episodes.
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