Approach to the international traveler with neurological symptoms. (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thakur, Kiran T; Zunt, Joseph R
• Is Part Of: Future neurology. Volume 10:Number 2(2015)
• Page Start: 101
• Page End: 113
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: Neurology -- Research -- Periodicals; 611.8005
• DOI: 10.2217/fnl.14.64
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1479-6708

Abstract

ABSTRACT : International travelers commonly contract illnesses while abroad, with the highest risk in those who spend extended time in developing countries. As travel to worldwide destinations becomes more accessible, neurologists should be aware of travel-related infections and noninfectious conditions presenting with neurological manifestations. Travelers may present with a myriad of neurologic symptoms, including confusion, headache, weakness and sensory symptoms. In this review, we discuss the general approach to the returning traveler with neurological symptoms and discuss the differential diagnosis of symptoms commonly encountered in practice.