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    Common Health Problems Linked to Travel in Developing Countries

    Some of the most common health problems linked with travel to developing countries are:

    • Traveler's diarrhea. This is by far the most common risk. It affects up to 4 in 5 international travelers based on the destination.

    • Enterotoxic E. coli diarrhea

    • Malaria

    • Acute febrile respiratory tract infections

    • Influenza

    Less common infections may also be a risk in certain areas. Some are related to sexual contact with an infected person: 

    • Hepatitis (A, B, and C)

    • Gonorrhea

    • Animal bites with rabies

    • Typhoid and paratyphoid fever

    • HIV infection

    • Legionella infection

    • Cholera

    • Meningococcal disease

    • Dengue fever

    • Prion diseases

    • Yellow fever

    • Tuberculosis

    • SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)

    • Poliomyelitis

    A new travel risk since December 2019 is COVID-19. It's caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2, which is a type of coronavirus. All parts of the world are affected. You must take precautions during travel. Travel to highly affected areas is best done for essential reasons only. Limiting travel to these areas is strongly encouraged. For the most current CDC travel advisories, visit the CDC website.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Marianne Fraser MSN RN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Kent Turley BSN MSN RN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Rita Sather RN
    Date Last Reviewed: 8/1/2023
    © 2000-2024 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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