Tropical Diseases outlines the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases encountered in developing regions--areas where the unexpected can occur and where Western medical capabilities are often unavailable. Taking a pragmatic approach, it is an invaluable reference and resource for medical professionals and students travelling abroad or working in unfamiliar terrain. Diseases profiled here include a brief historical background, main signs and symptoms, and practical methods of individual prevention and treatment. Additional features include: Over 60 maps depicting the geographic origins and modern distribution of tropical diseasesA classification scheme for parasitic diseases according to the location of the final parasitic stage in the human bodyClinical case studiesFor the new or experienced health care provider, Tropical Diseases is a handy, practical guide to treating and avoiding disease in any environment.