Fever of unknown origin in the returning traveler.

Abstract:

:The returning traveler with fever presents a diagnostic challenge for the health care provider. When evaluating such a patient, the highest priority should be given to diseases that are potentially fatal or may represent public health threats. A good history is paramount and needs to include destination, time and duration of travel, type of activity, onset of fever in relation to travel, associated comorbidities, and any associated symptoms. Pretravel immunizations and chemoprophylaxis may alter the natural course of disease and should be inquired about specifically. The fever pattern, presence of a rash or eschar, organomegaly, or neurologic findings are helpful physical findings. Laboratory abnormalities are nonspecific but when corroborated with clinical and epidemiologic data may offer a clue to diagnosis.

authors

Speil C,Mushtaq A,Adamski A,Khardori N

doi

10.1016/j.idc.2007.08.005

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2007-12-01 00:00:00

pages

1091-113, x

issue

4

eissn

0891-5520

issn

1557-9824

pii

S0891-5520(07)00073-6

journal_volume

21

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