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Infectious Diseases

An estimated 15 - 45% of short-term travelers experience a health problem associated with their trip. And even more travelers to developing countries, including young adults, can expect to experience some health problem.

Virtually any place in the world can be reached within 36 hours, less than the incubation period for most infectious diseases. The ease with which people see the world has dramatically increased the number of foreign travelers. Respiratory infections, such as i...

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