Rapid testing for fever after travel to the tropics
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial uses a rapid test to find the cause of fever in people who recently returned from tropical areas. It aims to detect new or unusual infections early, when you are still in the emergency department.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You had a fever (temperature above 100.4°F or 38°C) when you arrived at the emergency room
- You traveled to a tropical region (like sub-Saharan Africa, South/Southeast Asia, or Central/South America) within the past month
- You do not have signs of sepsis (severe infection spreading through your body)
- You are not sick enough to need hospital admission
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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