Preparing the international traveler.
Travelers to developing countries are at risk for diseases ranging from traveler's diarrhea to malaria. Immunizations, medications, and sensible precautions can ensure a safe trip in most areas of the world. This article presents an overview of how to prepare the international traveler.
Nettleman
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MD
Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA.
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