NovCruisin Posted June 14, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I was pretty excited about an upcoming cruise stopping in Labadee....until I heard a story this morning on NPR about elephantiasis in Haiti!!!! :eek: What is everyone's thoughts on this? What is the risk cruise goers have catching this CONTAGIOUS parasitic infection? Not to overreact but I am now super nervous about this port... http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/06/13/191291172/haiti-moves-a-step-closer-toward-eradicating-elephantiasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funfamilyof6 Posted June 14, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Maybe this will let you worry a little less. I got this little bit of info from the CDC website http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lymphaticfilariasis/epi.html ..... "Many mosquito bites over several months to years are needed to get lymphatic filariasis. People living for a long time in tropical or sub-tropical areas where the disease is common are at the greatest risk for infection. Short-term tourists have a very low risk." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted June 14, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 14, 2013 That is why we always use bug spray, more to keep rid of those nasty beach sand nats, but, that deep forest stuff works on everything. It has been hit or miss with the beach nats, one year we had them the next we didnt. I just always use it. Also when we zip line in Jamaica, we spray it on when in the forest. Sea Ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 14, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 14, 2013 You won't be there long enough to worry...and you'll be there in the daytime, in a pretty developed area, when mosquitoes aren't generally active. If you were camping in the "wilds" for several days, concern would be prudent. That's not the case, so no need to worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovCruisin Posted June 14, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Thanks everyone!!! My mind has been put to ease :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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