Common Health Problems Linked to Travel in Developing Countries
Detailed information on common health problems associated with travel in developing countries.
Some of the most common health problems linked with travel to developing countries are:
Traveler's diarrhea. This is by far the most common risk. It affects up to 4 in 5 international travelers based on the destination.
Enterotoxic E. coli diarrhea
Malaria
Acute febrile respiratory tract infections
Influenza
Less common infections may also be a risk in certain areas. Some are related to sexual contact with an infected person:
Hepatitis (A, B, and C)
Gonorrhea
Animal bites with rabies
Typhoid and paratyphoid fever
HIV infection
Legionella infection
Cholera
Meningococcal disease
Dengue fever
Prion diseases
Yellow fever
Tuberculosis
SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)
Poliomyelitis
COVID-19
For the most current CDC travel advisories, visit the CDC website.