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Imported Case of Disease

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Disease brought by a traveler showing symptoms in a new country.

A case of disease where an infected person, asymptomatic during travel, develops symptoms after arriving in a new country. The WHO defines an imported case as a critical concern in travel medicine, as seen with diseases like malaria or dengue, where travelers can introduce pathogens to non-endemic areas, potentially sparking outbreaks.