Oh hey there! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your questions about travel health and safety, including:

• What is going on with cyclosporiasis in the USA? What is it, how can I avoid it, what to do if I get infected?
• Is it safe now to visit the Middle East?
• New World Screwworm: For livestock only, or a risk to humans too?
• What is "lockjaw" and how can I avoid it?
• What is up with reports I hear about brain-eating amoebae in India?

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Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford’s & Dr. Pottinger’s alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.