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Risk mitigation for travelers: Managing endemic and emerging threats

Risk mitigation for travelers: Managing endemic and emerging threats

2019-10-22

Shannon M. Wood, David M. Brett-Major

From Polish Archives of Internal Medicine.

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A PDF of the full version of the article can be accessed free of charge through the website of Polish Archives of Internal Medicine.

Abstract

International travel continues to increase in numbers and complexity. Despite the availability of pretravel health advice, travelers remain at risk for exposure to common organisms as well as emerging pathogens. With low rates of travel clinic utilization, it is important for the general practitioner to remain aware of the importance of travel health, risk factors unique to individual patients, and evolving threats.

This review highlights important considerations when evaluating ill travelers, incorporating emerging infectious threats.

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