Malaria Prevention in Travelers Since malaria in Thailand and in South East Asia are the multi drug resistance strain. The used of antimalarial prophylaxis should be advised by qualified medical staff only. Over-the-counter antimalarial drug is not recommended. In our clinic we provide counseling on basic knowledge of malaria, epidemiology, how to prevent…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Tropical Diseases Travelers from the western world may acquire tropical infections while they travel in the tropics. There are many symptoms that suggest tropical infections such as fever, diarrhea, skin rash, etc. These group of patients may develop symptoms while or after their…
Japanese Encephalitis Compiled By : Assoc.Prof. Chukiat Sirivichayakul Assist.Prof. Achara Asavanich Produced By : Information leaflet committee, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University and Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus. Transmission to man is mainly by the mosquito Culex tritaeniorrhynchus, which breeds in rice fields. Transmission Pigs are amplifying hosts of this…
Filariasis Compiled By : Assist. Prof. Narumon Komalamisra Assist. Prof. Achara Asavanich Produced By : Information leaflet committee, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University and Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Filariasis Filariasis is caused by a filarial worm which is a thread-like round worm inhabitiong the lymphatic system of humans. Mosquitoes are the main vectors of this disease. Distinct symptoms are…
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) About Travelers’ diarrhea Complied by: Dr. Watcharapong Piyaphanee Produced by: Information Leaflet Committee, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol Universit What’s Travelers’ diarrhea? Travelers’ diarrhea is the most common illness affecting travelers. Every countries is at risk for travelers’ diarrhea. But most cases occur in developing countries of Latin America, Africa,…
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) About Malaria Complied by: Dr. Watcharapong Piyaphanee Produced by: Information Leaflet Committee, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University This information only applies to Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries, since malaria in different parts of the world may have some specific characteristics. What is malaria? Malaria is an infection…
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Compiled By : Assoc.Prof. Chukiat Sirivichayakul Assist.Prof. Achara Asavanich Ms. Vipa Prariyanuphan Produced By : Information leaflet committee, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University and Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health The causative agent of denfue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is dengue virus, of which there are 4 serotypes. When a person is infected with dengue virus for…
