Malaria

New malaria findings from M.E. Wilson and co-researchers published

Published in Vaccine Weekly, August 22nd, 2007

"Fever is a marker of potentially serious illness in returned travelers. Information about causes of fever, organized by geographic area and traveler characteristics, can facilitate timely, appropriate treatment and preventive measures," scientists in the United States report.

"Using a large, multicenter database, we assessed how frequently fever is cited as a chief reason for seeking medical care among ill returned travelers. We defined the causes of fever by place of exposure and traveler characteristics. Of 24,920 returned travelers seen at a GeoSentinel clinic from March 1997 through March 2006, 6957 (28%) cited fever as a chief reason for seeking care. Of patients...

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Source: Vaccine Weekly (2007-08-22)

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