Since 1967, 40 patients with hydatid disease of the liver have been treated at our hospital.
Diagnosis was made using clinical criteria, serology, skin tests, and imaging techniques. Thirty…

STRONGYLOIDIASIS, WHICH IS CAUSED by the nematode Strongyloides stercoralis, is a
common and persistent infection, particularly in developing countries. In the setting of …

• Background and Design.— Cutaneous larva migrans is an infection with a larval nematode,
most frequently by dog or cat hookworms. It has a characteristic presentation that is easily …

Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication
of infection with the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica. E histolytica is widely …

Background Approximately 8 percent of travelers to the developing world require medical
care during or after travel. Current understanding of morbidity profiles among ill returned …

The broad-spectrum of activity and safety of mebendazole remain, after 5 years of clinical
experience, unique features of this anthelmintic. Through microtubular destruction, …

Chinese translation Background: International travel continues to increase, particularly to
Asia and Africa. Clinicians are increasingly likely to be consulted for advice before travel or by …

Imported malaria is an increasing problem in many countries. The objective of this study was
to prospectively evaluate the diagnosis and treatment of imported malaria cases identified …

Background. Fever is a marker of potentially serious illness in returned travelers. Information
about causes of fever, organized by geographic area and traveler characteristics, can …

… (2) Vaccination against yellow fever is usually indicated for travelers to countries in the zone
of endemicity for yellow fever (areas in Africa and South America where conditions are …