Abstract

Many patients seek pretravel advice during routine consultations in a general practice so that basic knowledge of travel medicine is warranted. Using the example of trips to Bali, Peru and Tanzania, the most relevant topics of apretravel consultation for these popular destinations are depicted. These include vaccinations, malaria prevention and recommendations on exposure prophylaxis for insect bites. Furthermore, special risk situations, such as travel to high altitudes or freshwater contact are discussed. In special cases, the advice of an expert in travel medicine is needed.

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