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Illness in returned travellers

T Ruff1

  • 1Fairfield Hospital, Melbourne.

Australian Family Physician
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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International travel is increasing, leading to diverse travel-related illnesses with varied incubation periods. Doctors should routinely ask about travel history, especially for patients with fever, to diagnose common issues in returned travelers.

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Area of Science:

  • Travel medicine
  • Infectious diseases

Background:

  • International travel is common and increasing globally.
  • Travel-related illnesses are diverse and present with varying incubation periods.
  • Fever in a patient may indicate a travel-related condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline common health problems encountered by Australian travelers returning from international trips.
  • To emphasize the importance of travel history in diagnosing febrile patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common travel-related illnesses.
  • Focus on conditions prevalent in Australian travelers.

Main Results:

  • Travel-related illnesses are diverse.
  • Incubation periods vary significantly.

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  • Fever is a key indicator for considering travel history.

    • Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive travel history is crucial for diagnosing patients, especially those with fever.
    • Understanding common travel-related diseases aids in prompt and accurate diagnosis for returned travelers.