Abstrakt

Pulmonary infections among travelers and migrants are mainly caused by the same typical pathogens of pneumonia such as pneumococci, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus aureus as well as common viral pathogens such as influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, the divergent spectrum of pathogens in the countries of origin or travel must be taken into account. Malaria should always be ruled out in febrile returnees from tropical regions. Tuberculosis is the most common imported pulmonary infection, especially in individuals from high-endemic areas. However, depending on the country of origin and the course of the disease, other rare infections of the lung should be considered. Familiarity with the pathogens and typical disease patterns enables targeted diagnosic in suspected cases.

Autoreninformation

Autoren

• P. Radünzel
• N. Menner

Abteilungen

• Fächerverbund für Infektiologie, Pneumologie und Intensivmedizin, Klinik für Infektiologie und Intensivmedizin, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Adresse

Dr. Peter Radünzel
Infektiologische Ambulanz
Fächerverbund für Infektiologie, Pneumologie und Intensivmedizin
Charité – Campus Virchow-Klinikum (CVK)
Augustenburger Platz 1
13353 Berlin
Email: [email protected]

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