Tropical Medicine

Tropical Medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with health issues that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or prove more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical regions.

Overview

Tropical Medicine involves studying, preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases that are prevalent or unique to tropical and subtropical regions. These diseases include various infectious diseases, parasitic diseases, and diseases caused by environmental factors.

History

The field of Tropical Medicine was formally established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during the period of European colonialism. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine were among the first institutions dedicated to the study of tropical diseases.

Diseases and Conditions

Tropical Medicine covers a wide range of diseases and conditions, including:

• Malaria
• Dengue fever
• Tuberculosis
• HIV/AIDS
• Schistosomiasis
• Leprosy
• Cholera
• Yellow fever
• Zika virus

Treatment and Prevention

Treatment and prevention strategies in Tropical Medicine often involve public health interventions, vaccines, and antiparasitic drugs. The field also emphasizes the importance of understanding local customs and beliefs to effectively implement health programs.

See Also

• Travel medicine
• Infectious disease
• Public health
• Epidemiology

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