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Women And Men Women And Men Travelers Tend To Get Travelers Tend To Get

Different IllnessesDifferent Illnesses

“World travel can make anyone sick but men and women tend to suffer different illnesses with women more prone to stomach problems and men at higher risk of fevers and sexually transmitted diseases.” - Swiss researchers found.

Source from: NEW YORK (Reuters Life!)

The Different Illnesses The Different Illnesses Between Men and WomenBetween Men and Women

Men’s Women’s

higher risks of fever, including from infections transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks or other such "vectors," such as malaria, dengue and rickettsia.

mountain sickness, frostbite or sexually transmitted diseases.

bouts of diarrhea or other gastrointestinal problems, colds, urinary tract infections and adverse reactions to medications, such as those taken to prevent malaria.

The CautionsThe Cautions

Men Women

need to pay particular attention to preventive measures, like frequently reapplying insect repellent.

safe sex

should be especially sure to bring anti-diarrheal medication

The ComparisonThe Comparison

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What is the reason for sex difference?What is the reason for sex difference?

Not clear. One possibility, according to the researchers, is that men make "more attractive hosts" to mosquitoes because the insects are lured by sweat and excessive sweating also washes off insect repellent.

What is the reason for sex difference? What is the reason for sex difference?

As for gastrointestinal ills, women may either be more susceptible to them, or they may be more likely than men to seek treatment for them, according to Schlagenhauf's team.

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