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What are the biggest health risks when traveling to different countries in africa?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Africa -risks: Africa has many countries with varying risks per country. Check http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/ by country that you are interested in traveling to. Take care

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Answered 5/6/2015

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