Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a new infectious disease, probable cases of which are defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization criteria of fever (temperature >38°C), lower respiratory tract symptoms, abnormal chest radiograph results, and laboratory evidence of the Urbani strain of SARS-associated coronavirus infection (SARS-CoV).^1,2 As of September 26, 2003, the World Health Organization had recorded a cumulative number of 8098 SARS cases and 774 SARS-related deaths from 27 countries.³ Treatment strategies have included empirical antibiotic therapy, intravenous and oral ribavirin, corticosteroids, and intravenous immunoglobulin.^4-6 However, no compelling evidence exists that these strategies improve clinical outcome, and use of ribavirin has been associated with significant toxic effects.⁶

Background. Fever is a marker of potentially serious illness in returned travelers. Information about causes of fever, organized by geographic area a

Travelers returning to their country of origin to visit friends and relatives (VFRs) have increased risk of travel-related health problems. We examin

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After international travel, up to 5 percent of travelers become ill enough to seek medical attention. This review focuses on the most common and most serious illnesses seen in persons from the industrialized world who have traveled to developing countries. The authors provide practical guidance for the diagnosis and management of fever, persistent diarrhea, and skin lesions in patients who present with these conditions after international travel.