What question did this study set out to answer?

This article aims to provide a practical overview of common travel-related causes of fever in returning travelers.

June 20, 2026Journal of Clinical MedicineOpen Access

Fever in the Returning Traveler: A Practical Overview for Initial Management and Assessment in the ED

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

LDLiesbeth van DesselKU Leuven PVPeter VanbrabantKU Leuven LHLiesbet HenckaertsUniversitair Ziekenhuis Leuven

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

This article provides a practical overview for evaluating and managing fever in returning travelers, suggesting necessary actions for emergency department clinicians.

Key Points

This article aims to provide a practical overview of common travel-related causes of fever in returning travelers.
Created a clinical summary of common causes of fever based on epidemiology and clinical features.
Developed a practical overview for ED clinicians to evaluate stable patients using travel history and key findings.
Incorporated diagnostic approaches to prioritize non-travel-related infections as well.
Malaria, dengue, and typhoid fever are commonly diagnosed febrile illnesses in returning travelers.
Diagnosis hinges on clinician knowledge, exposure history, clinical evaluation, and laboratory tests.
Treatment often necessitates early empiric therapy and supportive care based on the identified pathogen.

Cite This Study

Dessel et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362f3bdb0793dc1a536c4e https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15124733

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Implication

This article provides a practical overview for evaluating and managing fever in returning travelers, suggesting necessary actions for emergency department clinicians.

Fever in the Returning Traveler: A Practical Overview for Initial Management and Assessment in the ED

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Fever in the Returning Traveler: A Practical Overview for Initial Management and Assessment in the ED

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Also Consider

Also Consider