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[Imported fever]

M Jensenius1, B Myrvang

  • 1Medisinsk avdeling, Aker sykehus, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|March 21, 1998
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Imported fevers, such as malaria and typhoid fever, are a growing concern in western countries. This overview presents diagnostic guidelines for imported fevers, prioritizing immediate life-threatening conditions like typhoid fever and falciparum malaria.

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Area of Science:

  • Tropical infectious diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Public health

Context:

  • Increasing incidence of fevers in individuals returning from tropical/subtropical regions.
  • Common imported infections in Norway include falciparum malaria, vivax malaria, typhoid fever, paratyphoid fever, and dengue fever.
  • Need for clear diagnostic protocols for imported febrile illnesses.

Purpose:

  • To provide an overview of prevalent microbes causing imported fevers.
  • To present diagnostic guidelines for managing imported fevers in Norway.
  • To emphasize the importance of addressing life-threatening infections promptly.

Summary:

  • Fevers in travelers from endemic areas pose a growing health challenge.
  • Key infections include malaria, typhoid, paratyphoid, and dengue fevers.

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  • Diagnostic guidelines focus on identifying and managing critical conditions like typhoid and falciparum malaria.

    • Impact:

    • Improved diagnostic strategies for imported fevers.
    • Enhanced preparedness for tropical disease outbreaks in non-endemic settings.
    • Timely intervention for severe infections, reducing morbidity and mortality.