Trimble A, Moffat V, Collins AM. Pulmonary infections in the returned traveller.
Pneumonia (Nathan) 2017;
9:1. [PMID:
28702303 PMCID:
PMC5471882 DOI:
10.1186/s41479-017-0026-1]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2015] [Accepted: 10/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Pulmonary infections in the returned traveller are a common presentation. A wide variety of infections may present with pulmonary symptoms. It is important for clinicians to differentiate the cause of these symptoms. The risk of contracting certain travel-related pulmonary diseases depends on travel destination, length of stay, activities undertaken and co-morbidities. Some pathogens are found worldwide, whilst others are related to specific locations. This review article will discuss the approach to diagnosing and treating pulmonary infections in the returned traveller.
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