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Imported tropical diseases

Shaily Patel1, Aisha Sethi

  • 1Section of Dermatology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.

Dermatologic Therapy
|November 6, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Imported tropical diseases affect up to 8% of travelers, causing significant morbidity. This review focuses on common skin conditions like cutaneous larva migrans and leishmaniasis, offering treatment insights for early intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Tropical medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Traveler's health

Background:

  • Imported tropical diseases are a significant cause of morbidity in travelers.
  • Dermatological manifestations are common but can be challenging to diagnose.
  • Up to 8% of returning travelers may be affected.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common imported tropical diseases affecting travelers.
  • To focus on dermatological manifestations and their treatment regimens.
  • To improve early diagnosis and reduce morbidity and mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common imported tropical diseases.
  • Focus on specific conditions: cutaneous larva migrans, myiasis, swimmer's itch, mycetoma, Chagas disease, and leishmaniasis.
  • Emphasis on treatment strategies.

Main Results:

  • The review details several common imported tropical diseases.
  • Treatment regimens for these conditions are discussed.
  • Increased awareness can lead to better patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial for managing imported tropical diseases.
  • Physicians need to be aware of the broad spectrum of dermatological presentations.
  • Enhanced knowledge can reduce the impact of these diseases on travelers.

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