Pulmonary infections in the returned traveller

Ashleigh TrimbleEmail author,
V. Moffat and
A. M. Collins

Pneumonia20179:1

DOI: 10.1186/s41479-017-0026-1

Received: 10 December 2015

Accepted: 16 October 2016

Published: 25 January 2017

Abstract

Pulmonary infections in the returned traveller are a common presentation. A wide variety of infections may present with pulmonary symptoms. It is important for clinicians to differentiate the cause of these symptoms. The risk of contracting certain travel-related pulmonary diseases depends on travel destination, length of stay, activities undertaken and co-morbidities. Some pathogens are found worldwide, whilst others are related to specific locations. This review article will discuss the approach to diagnosing and treating pulmonary infections in the returned traveller.