Table 1.
Capture of information on recent travel abroad for some important travel associated infections, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland in 2002.
| Infection | Total reports for 2002 | Number where information was provided about recent travel abroad (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal infections | 146 843 | 8831 (6) |
| Typhoid and paratyphoid fever | 290 | 193 (67) |
| Hepatitis A (England & Wales only) | 1314 | 54 (4) |
| Malaria (UK) | 1944 | 1556 (80) |
| Schistosomiasis | 99 | 30 (30) |
| Dengue fever | 44 | 16 (36) |
| Leishmaniasis | 24 | 23 (96) |
| Legionnaires' disease (England & Wales only) | 370 | 370 (100) |
| Lyme disease (England & Wales only) | 340 | 290 (85) |
| Filariasis | 21 | 6 (29) |