Abstract Problem/Condition: Malaria in humans is caused by intraerythrocytic protozoa of the
genus Plasmodium. These parasites are transmitted by the bite of an infective female …

Background Tropical infectious diseases and vaccine-preventable emergencies are the
mainstay of pre-travel consultations. However, non-communicable diseases, injuries and …

Background Studies of the malaria parasites infecting various non-human primates (NHPs)
have increased our understanding of the origin, biology and pathogenesis of human …

Background Etiological diagnosis of febrile illnesses in returning travelers is a great
challenge, particularly when presenting with no focal symptoms [acute undifferentiated …

Background It is predicted that approximately two billion tourist trips to foreign countries will
be taken worldwide each year by 2030. Germany has long been among the most active …

Background Diagnosis of undifferentiated non-malaria fevers (NMF) in returning travellers is
a great challenge. Currently, there is no consensus about the use of empirical antibiotics in …

Background International travellers may seek care abroad to address health problems that
arise during their trip or plan healthcare outside their country of residence as medical …

Objectives Travel medicine focuses primarily on pre-travel preventive care and the
conditions and diseases acquired during or after travel. There is a paucity of validated tools …

Return to international travel in the COVID-19 pandemic recovery period is expected to
increase the number of patients with imported malaria in the United States (US). Malaria …

Background Delayed treatment is associated with a higher risk of severe malaria. In malaria-
endemic areas, the main factors associated with delay in seeking healthcare are low …