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Kazakhstan - Health Risks
Tick-borne encephalitis is common to Kazakhstan, especially in mountains and forests, particularly from April to June.
Cases of TB have been reported in the Aral Sea and Semipalatinsk regions, as well as in prisons. There have also been recent outbreaks of haemorrhagic fever (a tick-borne disease) with renal syndrome in southern Kazakhstan. There have been 7 fatalities from 17 confirmed cases so far in 2009 in this region. In rural areas there are occasional cases of brucellosis picked up from infected meat.
You should exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS.
Tuberculosis, respiratory infections.
You should seek medical advice before travelling to Kazakhstan and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date. |
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