This guide aims to help health professionals and travelers quickly identify health risks specific to each country. It is essential to consult a professional before any trip in order to obtain appropriate medical recommendations.
To obtain the complete list of diseases by country, please consult the Travel health intervention guide on the INSPQ website.
Please note, the information indicated on this map is not updated in real time.
Please note, this tool allows you to zoom in on areas very precisely. However, the division of diseases is done on a less fine scale, which can lead to imprecision with reality and a discrepancy with the exact borders of the country.
The more you zoom in, the more apparent the differences will be, so your judgment is necessary.
We have no control over the display of the names of countries or cities on the map, the language used may be different from French.
A well-equipped medical travel kit can make a big difference in an emergency. Here is a list of essential items to include:
Be sure to personalize your kit based on the destinations and activities planned for your trip.
Add links to additional resources, such as recommended vaccination guides, advice for travelers (in terms of health prevention, hygiene, etc.).
Example:
Travel advice - World Health Organization Recommended Vaccines by Country - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Malaria (Malaria)
Disease transmitted by the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. Common in tropical and subtropical regions. Symptoms: fever, chills, body aches.
Yellow fever
Viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, present in certain regions of Africa and South America. Symptoms: fever, chills, muscle pain, liver complications.
Dengue
Viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Symptoms: high fever, rash, joint and muscle pain.
Chikungunya
Virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, often present in Africa, Asia and tropical regions. Symptoms: high fever, severe joint pain.
Zika
Virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, especially in tropical regions. Symptoms: fever, rash, joint pain. May cause birth defects in newborns if the mother becomes infected during pregnancy.
Tuberculosis (TB)
Infectious bacterial disease primarily affecting the lungs, but can affect other parts of the body. Spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms: persistent cough, weight loss, night sweats.
Hepatitis A
Viral liver infection transmitted by drinking contaminated water or food. Symptoms: fever, fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain.
Hepatitis B
Viral liver infection spread by contact with infected body fluids. Symptoms: jaundice, abdominal pain, fatigue. May lead to chronic complications.
Hepatitis C
Viral infection of the liver mainly transmitted by blood. Symptoms: Often asymptomatic, but can lead to chronic liver disease.
Typhoid
Bacterial disease caused by Salmonella Typhi, transmitted by consumption of contaminated water or food. Symptoms: high fever, abdominal pain, rash.
Rage
Serious viral disease transmitted by the bite of an infected animal. Symptoms: fever, pain, confusion, paralysis. Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear.
Leptospirosis
Bacterial disease transmitted by contact with water or soil contaminated by the urine of infected animals. Symptoms: fever, muscle pain, flu-like symptoms.
Schistosomiasis
Parasitic disease caused by flatworms, transmitted by contact with contaminated fresh water. Symptoms: abdominal pain, fever, itchy skin.
Meningitis
Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, often caused by bacterial or viral infection. Symptoms: fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light.
Tetanus
Bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani, often due to contaminated wounds. Symptoms: muscle stiffness, spasms, difficulty opening the mouth.
Flu (Influenza)
Contagious respiratory viral infection. Symptoms: fever, cough, headache, body aches. Travelers may be exposed in densely populated areas.
COVID-19
Viral disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell. May cause serious complications, especially in vulnerable people.
Traveler (Traveller’s Diarrhea)
Common gastrointestinal upset when traveling, often caused by drinking contaminated water or food. Symptoms: diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea.
This glossary provides basic information on common illnesses that travelers may be exposed to, including details on symptoms and modes of transmission. You can adjust or add terms based on the specific needs of your document.
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