Infectious Disease Travel Considerations
Infectious diseases are caused by harmful organisms (pathogens) such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites that enter the body from the outside. Some infectious diseases are spread through contaminated food, water or bug bites. Other infectious diseases may be spread through casual or close contact with infected individuals.
The OGSS works closely with Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service to alert international travelers to infectious diseases relevant to travelers, such as:
We also provide information on preventing insect bites to reduce exposure to insect-borne diseases such as Chikungunya, Dengue Fever, Malaria, Yellow Fever and Zika.