What is fever in returned traveller?
People can sometimes get sick when they travel to other countries.
Common illnesses seen in people who have recently returned from overseas include:
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Stomach illness (causing diarrhoea và vomiting)
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Flu or pneumonia
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Skin problems, such as rashes, sores, or insect bites
Other illnesses that can occur include:
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Diseases spread by mosquitoes
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Bệnh Sởi
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bacterial infection in the blood (sepsis)
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Hepatitis A
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Sốt thấp khớp
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Đậu mùa khỉ
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Ho lao
People who travel to other countries to visit friends or relatives may be more likely to become ill when they return. This is because they often:
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Do not get travel health advice
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Do not receive recommended vaccinations hoặc medicines
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Eat food or drink water that may not be safe
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Take part in activities that increase their risk of illness