Table 1

Capture of information on recent travel abroad for some important travel associated infections, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland in 2002.

InfectionTotal reports for 2002Number where information was provided about recent travel abroad (%)
Gastrointestinal infections146 8438831 (6)
Typhoid and paratyphoid fever290193 (67)
Hepatitis A (England & Wales only)131454 (4)
Malaria (UK)19441556 (80)
Schistosomiasis9930 (30)
Dengue fever4416 (36)
Leishmaniasis2423 (96)
Legionnaires' disease (England & Wales only)370370 (100)
Lyme disease (England & Wales only)340290 (85)
Filariasis216 (29)