Fever in the Returning Traveler

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This session will provide an overview of Tropical Medicine with an emphasis on work-up of travelers returning from tropical areas with fever and chills. Signs and symptoms associated with malaria, dengue, and other tropical diseases will be discussed.

Objectives:

• Understand the importance of high index of suspicion in fever in the returning traveler
• Understand the pathophysiology and common symptoms of malaria and dengue
• Articulate the work-up of a febrile patient returning from a malaria-endemic area

Statement of Accreditation
The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates is program for a maximum of .75 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.