Approach to Fever in the Returning Traveller

Fever is common in the ill returned traveller, with high hospitalization rates. A risk-based clinical approach to fever in the returning traveller is recommended, with initial priority given to recognizing and treating life-threatening causes of fever and identifying any infections with a high risk of transmission. Subsequently, the risk assessment should be established based on the geographic distribution of infections, risk factors for acquisition, incubation periods, and clinical findings.