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Background: Presentations of unwell patients after travel can be challenging, as assessment and management requires consideration of a range of unfamiliar conditions.
Objective: The objective of this article is to provide general practitioners (GPs) with a framework they can use when faced with an unwell returned traveller. This enables the GP to go through a process to reach a differential diagnosis, and ultimately a diagnosis, of the illness or illnesses that may be present.
Discussion: There are many causes of illness in the returned traveller; these range from very common and potentially self-limiting to severe and potentially life-threatening. It is important that GPs are aware of the epidemiology and incubation periods of diseases overseas to help provide a diagnosis or diagnoses. The process will help GPs identify life-threatening diseases or those that may be a public health threat. A detailed history of travel itinerary and the presenting symptoms, combined with a thorough examination and relevant investigations, are required. The treating GP requires an awareness of when extra help or referral are required.
期刊介绍:
The Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP) aims to provide relevant, evidence-based, clearly articulated information to Australian general practitioners (GPs) to assist them in providing the highest quality patient care, applicable to the varied geographic and social contexts in which GPs work and to all GP roles as clinician, researcher, educator, practice team member and opinion leader. All articles are subject to peer review before they are accepted for publication.