Concerns regarding infectious disease prevention: An issue for maritime management

Abstract

A frequent issue in medicine is infectious disease. It is feasible for infectious diseases to spread to other locations. A prospective breakout of an infectious disease among seafarers on board must be addressed carefully for the sake of maritime safety. The authors of this article provide a summary of infectious disease prevention. In this mini review, relevant reports are summarized and discussed. Highlights Maritime workers must work long hours and must be concerned about their health Infectious disease is a common issue, and maritime workers are at risk of contracting it There are many possible infectious diseases among maritime workers Prevention of infectious diseases among maritime workers is needed It is necessary to develop guidelines for infection prevention and control in maritime activities