STRONGYLOIDIASIS, WHICH IS CAUSED by the nematode Strongyloides stercoralis, is a
common and persistent infection, particularly in developing countries. In the setting of …

• Background and Design.— Cutaneous larva migrans is an infection with a larval nematode,
most frequently by dog or cat hookworms. It has a characteristic presentation that is easily …

Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication
of infection with the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica. E histolytica is widely …

Background Approximately 8 percent of travelers to the developing world require medical
care during or after travel. Current understanding of morbidity profiles among ill returned …

Chinese translation Background: International travel continues to increase, particularly to
Asia and Africa. Clinicians are increasingly likely to be consulted for advice before travel or by …

Imported malaria is an increasing problem in many countries. The objective of this study was
to prospectively evaluate the diagnosis and treatment of imported malaria cases identified …

Background. Fever is a marker of potentially serious illness in returned travelers. Information
about causes of fever, organized by geographic area and traveler characteristics, can …

Travel medicine is devoted to the health of travelers who visit foreign countries. It is an
interdisciplinary specialty concerned not only with prevention of infectious diseases during …

ContextIn the United States, 10% of the population was born outside of its borders. Immigrants
and their children frequently return to visit their homeland, referred to as visiting friends …

Since 1967, 40 patients with hydatid disease of the liver have been treated at our hospital.
Diagnosis was made using clinical criteria, serology, skin tests, and imaging techniques. Thirty…