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[Imported health problems].

B Bjorvatn1

  • 1Senter for internasjonal helse Universitetet i Bergen.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|April 20, 1991
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International travel can introduce health risks, but the danger of imported infections is often overstated. Medical checks are rarely needed for healthy travelers, but are recommended for adopted children and refugees.

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Area of Science:

  • Global health
  • Infectious diseases
  • Travel medicine

Context:

  • International travel is increasing, presenting challenges in understanding non-Western health issues.
  • Imported infections are a concern, but their associated risks are frequently overestimated.
  • Medical evaluations for returning travelers are generally not indicated unless specific risk factors are present.

Purpose:

  • To provide an overview of health risks associated with international travel.
  • To differentiate between the actual and perceived risks of imported diseases.
  • To guide medical professionals on when to consider medical examinations for travelers.

Summary:

  • Infections are the most common imported diseases, yet the risk is often exaggerated.
  • Routine medical examinations for asymptomatic travelers are typically unnecessary.

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  • Specific populations, such as adopted children and refugees from developing countries, warrant medical assessment.
  • Fever in travelers returning from abroad should prompt consideration of malaria, typhoid, and tuberculosis.
  • Other common imported illnesses include gastroenteritis, hepatitis, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections.

    • Impact:

    • Informs clinicians about the realistic risks of travel-related illnesses.
    • Helps prevent unnecessary medical interventions for healthy travelers.
    • Highlights the importance of targeted screening for high-risk groups.
    • Contributes to better management of imported diseases in non-endemic settings.
    • Guides educational initiatives in travel medicine and infectious diseases.