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Travelers’ tropical skin diseases: Challenges and interventions
Author(s) -
Cunha Paulo R.,
Flora Thais B.,
Kroumpouzos George
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/dth.12665
Subject(s) - medicine , tropical disease , neglected tropical diseases , cutaneous larva migrans , tropical medicine , dengue fever , filariasis , psychological intervention , environmental health , leishmaniasis , disease , population , dermatology , helminthiasis , immunology , pathology , larva migrans , helminths , psychiatry
Tropical regions receive a significant part of the traveling population. It is very important that health professionals are familiar with the main tropical skin diseases and able to advice patients appropriately. This article reviews the main tropical diseases of travelers, with an emphasis on diagnosis, management, and prevention. Among others, cutaneous larva migrans, myiasis, tungiasis, Chagas disease, Dengue fever, African trypanosomiasis, filariasis, and leishmaniasis are discussed. Increasing awareness among travelers and health care professionals can help reduce morbidity and mortality. Continued research on new drugs and vaccines is needed to reduce the risks of tropical diseases.