Concerns regarding infectious disease prevention: An issue for maritime management
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https://doi.org/10.33175/mtr.2023.262682Keywords:
Maritime, Infectious disease, PreventionAbstract
A frequent issue in medicine is infectious disease. It is feasible for infectious diseases to spread to other locations. A prospective breakout of an infectious disease among seafarers on board must be addressed carefully for the sake of maritime safety. The authors of this article provide a summary of infectious disease prevention. In this mini review, relevant reports are summarized and discussed.
Highlights
- Maritime workers must work long hours and must be concerned about their health
- Infectious disease is a common issue, and maritime workers are at risk of contracting it
- There are many possible infectious diseases among maritime workers
- Prevention of infectious diseases among maritime workers is needed
- It is necessary to develop guidelines for infection prevention and control in maritime activities
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