OUR WORLD

TOUR
Abril Calle, Carmen Pujol, Ana de Ezquerra, Adrià Alfaro
 COUNTRIES

01 03
CHINA NEW ZEALAND

02 04
INDIA KENIA
 COUNTRIES

05 07
NICARAGUA BOLÍVIA

06
GUATEMALA
 01
CHINA
 EXOTIC DISEASES
In China we can find the following diseases:

● COVID-19: You have head age and mucks 5 days after having the virus.
● MALARIA: you have huge fever and you are with coldness.
● LEPTOSPIROSIS: you have pain on all the body and vomits.
● DIARRHEA: You have to go to the toilet a lot of times in the day.
 PREVENTIONS

● You can prevent the Covid-19 with all the vaccines and wearing a mask.
● You can prevent the Malaria avoiding mosquitos (the Malaria is only in summer)
● You can prevent the Leptospirosis avoiding the contaminated water.
● You can prevent the Diarrhea avoiding eating things you don’t know what’s it.
 RECOMMENDATIONS

● wear the mask and don’t eat strange things the first 2 days.

● take these vaccines before your trip to China: Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, and Covid-19.
 02
INDIA
 EXOTIC DISEASES

In India there are this diseases:

● Malaria
● Digestive diseases: you have stomach ache and sometimes vomits
● HIV
● Diarrheal diseases
 PREVENTIONS

● You can prevent the Malaria avoiding mosquitos.

● You can prevent the Digestive diseases and Diarrhea not eating things that are
not from a restaurant.
● You can prevent the HIV without having sexual relations or don’t sharing things
that you will put in your mouth.
 RECOMMENDATIONS

● You have to wear a lot of vaccines and know were the hospitals
are.
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NEW
ZEALAND
 EXOTIC DISEASES
In New Zealand we can find the following diseases:

● Giardiasis: The giardiasis parasite is widespread in the country’s waterways

and can cling to the traveller if he swims in rivers and lakes.

● Meningococcal meningitis: Meningococcal meningitis is a serious bacterial

infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.
 PREVENTIONS

In New Zealand the traveler is exposed to minimal health risks. There are no diseases like
malaria and typhus, and no poisonous snakes.
The biggest risks have to do with exploring nature: hikers must take into account sudden
changes in weather, while drivers must be extremely cautious in the winding country
roads.
 RECOMMENDATIONS

VACCINE CLOTHING MEDICATION

The WHO recommends be Wear long, loose clothing It is recommended that
vaccinated against and use insect repellent to visitors bringing a lot of
chickenpox, diphtheria, avoid horse flies and medication have a
hepatitis B, measles, mosquitoes. doctor's certificate to
influenza, tetanus, avoid potential problems
tuberculosis... with New Zealand
customs.
 04
KENYA
 EXOTIC DISEASES
In Kenya we can find the following diseases:

● Bilharziasis: The disease is spread by trematodes, tiny worms. The parasites

penetrate human skin while rowing or swimming in a body of water and then
migrate to the bladder or intestine.

● Anger: The disease is caused by bacteria and is spread by drinking

contaminated water.

● Dengue: It is spread by mosquito bites and causes a feverish malaise, with

headache and muscle pain.

● Diphtheria: It is spread by close respiratory contact and often causes a high

fever and severe sore throat.
 EXOTIC DISEASES
More diseases…

● Hepatitis A: It is transmitted by contaminated water and food and causes

jaundice.

● Hepatitis B: It is spread through infected blood, contaminated needles,

and sexual practices. It affects the liver and causes jaundice.

● HIV: The virus is transmitted through blood, sexual practices with an

infected partner. It is a huge problem in Kenya. The infection rate is around
6.1% of the adult population.

● Malaria: Malaria is caused by a parasite in the bloodstream that is spread

by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito. It is a major health scourge
in Kenya. Infection rates vary by season.
 PREVENTIONS
● Leaving all the preparations to the last minute is not a good option if your destination is
Kenya. Mostly because many vaccines don't take effect until two weeks after
administration, so you'll need to see a doctor four to eight weeks before you travel.
● It is advisable to ask the doctor for an International Vaccination Certificate (yellow card),
which lists the vaccines administered to the traveler. It is mandatory to take it to African
countries that require it, such as Kenya.
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FIRSTS-AID KIT VACCINE WATER

It is advisable to carry a The recommended It is not recommended to
medical and first aid kit for vaccines are: typhoid, drink tap water and it is
minor illnesses or injuries. hepatitis A, hepatitis B, best to consume only
yellow fever, rabies, bottled mineral water.
meningitis, and influenza.
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NICARAGUA
 EXOTIC DISEASES
● In Nicaragua we can find these exotic diseases:

● Bacterial diarrhea: Several types of bacteria can enter your body through
contaminated food or water and cause diarrhea. Common bacteria that cause
diarrhea include Campylobacter link, Escherichia coli link (E. coli), Salmonella link,
and Shigella link.

● Hepatitis A: Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver due to infection with the

hepatitis A virus (HAV). This virus is spread primarily when an uninfected (and
unvaccinated) person ingests food or water contaminated by feces from an infected
person.
 EXOTIC DISEASES
● In Nicaragua we can find these exotic diseases:

● Typhoid fever: Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can spread throughout the
body, affecting many organs.

● Malaria: Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is transmitted to

humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
 PREVENTIONS

● It is recommended to be vaccinated against:

● Hepatitis A
● Typhoid fever
● Any precautions against mosquitoes such as the use of repellents, long
clothing or mosquito nets to sleep.
● Yellow fever vaccine- it's mandatory for your trip to Nicaragua.
 RECOMMENDATIONS

FIRST-AID KIT VACCINE WATER

The basic first-aid kit is
dressing material,
analgesic, oral rehydration
salts and sun protection.
typhoid, hepatitis A, It is recommended not to
hepatitis B, yellow fever, drink water from the tap
rabies, and influenza. to avoid that if it is not
completely filtered, there
is no problem.
 06
GUATEMALA
 EXOTIC DISEASES

● In Guatemala we can find this exotic diseases:

● Dengue: Dengue is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.

● Chikungunya: It is a virus that is transmitted to humans through the bite of

infected mosquitoes.

● Zika viruses: Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus.

● This diseases cause mosquito-borne

infections of increasing concern.
 PREVENTIONS

● Verify the information with the mystery of foreign

affairs of the country, whether they are health,
security, etc...

● Pay as much as possible with a card and withdraw

money from ATMs, in order to have the best
change and not pay commissions.
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TRAVEL WATER
The best months to travel The purifying filter
are: april, june, may, guarantees access to 18.5
august, september, liters of water every eight
october and november. hours, it also reduces the
cost of households to
reduce energy
VALUABLE ITEMS
It is not advisable to
wear valuable-looking
jewelry, cameras or
watches.
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BOLÍVIA
 EXOTIC DISEASES

The most common diseases in Bolivia are vector-borne diseases (diseases spread by
insect bite) such as:

● Yellow fever: The symptoms of yellow fever are: fever, headaches, jaundice,
muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and tiredness.

● Dengue fever: It’s spread by mosquitoes, just like yellow fever. The symptoms
are very similar too.
 EXOTIC DISEASES

More diseases:

● Malaria: this disease is spread by mosquitoes, it’s life-threatening. People

who get malaria are typically very sick with high fevers, shaking chills, and
flu-like illness.

● Chagas disease: It is a silent disease caused by the infection of the

Trypanosoma Cruzi parasite, which is transmitted mainly through contact with
the fecal matter of infected whistles (insect vector).
 PREVENTIONS
To prevent these diseases, you should take the following steps:

● Frequently check the houses and their surroundings. Kissing bugs leave
stains of fecal matter on the walls that are clearly identifiable.
● Ventilate beds and cots.
● Clean behind furniture and objects hanging from the walls.
● Move and check piled objects as often as possible.
● Prevent animals (dogs, cats, pigs, chickens, etc.) from sleeping inside the
house.
● Build chicken coops and pens away from the house.
● Cover the cracks and holes in the walls and ceilings
 RECOMMENDATIONS

VACCINES:
Some vaccinations are recommended to visit ● Typhoid
Bolivia. The WHO and ISTM recommend the ● Hepatitis A
following vaccines: ● Hepatitis B
● Yellow fever
● Rabies
● Influenza.
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