Immune globulin does not protect against hepatitis B, but there is a new vaccine available for persons at high risk of getting the disease. AIDS is not spread through casual contact, insect bites, or swimming pools. Although Egypt is on the African continent and has reported some AIDS cases to the World Health Organization, it is believed that the incidence of AIDS in Egypt may be, at present, substantially lower than it is, for example, in some sub-Saharan African nations. The Government of Egypt has introduced measures designed to help prevent the spread of the disease, including increased use of disposable syringes, listing of victims by authorities, screening of blood collected for transfusions, the banning of importation of blood unless it has an HIV-free certificate, the immediate expelling of foreigners who text positive for AIDS, and increasing public awareness about how to prevent infection. These parasites live in fresh water in warm climates, including the Nile.
Skin infections can occur more readily in Cairo due to summer heat, very dry winter air, and dust.
Don't neglect a cut or insect bite. Wash it, apply antibiotic cream or iodine, and protect it with bandaids. Anyone with sensitive skin should guard against dry skin in winter by using lotion regularly on face, hands, and body. Use sunscreen cream at beaches and pools. Antibiotic s pose a risk because Egyptian pharmacies sell many drugs, including antibiotics, without prescription that in the United States can be acquired only by prescription.