Articles

Evaluation of Fever After International Travel

Claudia S. Crowell, MD; Julie Kim Stamos, MD

  • Pediatric Annals
  • January 2011 - Volume 40 · Issue 1: 39-44
  • DOI: 10.3928/00904481-20101214-09
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Abstract

As more people travel internationally, there is an increase of the global spread of infectious diseases. Approximately 8% of travelers to developing countries seek medical attention while abroad or after returning home, and 22% to 64% self-report a health problem during travel.
AUTHORS

Claudia S. Crowell, MD, is Fellow, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Julie Kim Stamos, MD, is Assistant Professor, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Dr. Crowell and Dr. Stamos have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

Address correspondence to: Claudia S. Crowell, MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2300 Children’s Plaza, Box 20, Chicago, IL 60614; fax: 773-880-8226; or e-mail: .ccrowell@childrensmemorial.org

doi: 10.3928/00904481-20101214-09

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