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Intestinal parasites in returned travelers
1Department of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
The Medical Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1992
Summary
Intestinal parasites, including protozoa and worms, can infect travelers returning from developing nations. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are typically effective for these common travel-related infections.
Area of Science:
- Medical Parasitology
- Tropical Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- International travel increases exposure risk to various pathogens.
- Intestinal parasitic infections are a significant health concern for global travelers.
- Differentiating between protozoan and helminthic infections is crucial for appropriate management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the prevalence of intestinal parasites in returning travelers.
- To emphasize the importance of considering parasitic infections in the differential diagnosis.
- To inform clinicians about the diagnostic and treatment accessibility of these infections.
Main Methods:
- Review of common intestinal parasitic infections in travelers.
- Discussion of diagnostic approaches for protozoan and worm infections.
- Overview of standard treatment protocols for intestinal parasites.
Main Results:
- Protozoan infections are more commonly identified than intestinal worm infections.
- Parasitic infections are frequently encountered in individuals returning from third-world countries.
- Most cases are diagnosed and treated successfully when considered.
Conclusions:
- Intestinal parasites pose a risk to international travelers.
- Early consideration in differential diagnosis facilitates prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Effective management strategies are available for common travel-associated parasitic infections.