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Review
. 2017 Jan 25:9:1.
doi: 10.1186/s41479-017-0026-1. eCollection 2017.

Pulmonary infections in the returned traveller

Ashleigh Trimble  1   2 , V Moffat  3 , A M Collins  2   4
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Review

Pulmonary infections in the returned traveller

Ashleigh Trimble et al. Pneumonia (Nathan). .

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.

Keywords: Pulmonary infections; Respiratory infections; Travel; Traveller; Tropics.

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