morbidities of 1591 children returning from 218 global destinations and presenting for care
in 19 countries. METHODS: Data reported to the GeoSentinel Surveillance Network between
January 1997 and November 2007 were analyzed, to assess demographic features, travel
characteristics, and clinical diagnoses of ill pediatric travelers. Data were compared
between children and adults and among 3 pediatric age groups (0–5 years, 6–11 years, and …