Tropical medicine deals with the diagnosis and therapy of diseases that occur more frequently in tropical and subtropical climates. This includes both tropical diseasesthat do not occur (any longer) in moderate climates such as B. Malaria, as well tropical diseases such as B. worm infections, which can basically occur in temperate regions, but are far less common than in the regions of the south. Tropical diseases are often infectious diseases with a special spectrum of pathogens. Modern tropical medicine, however, also includes non-infectious diseases in these climatic zones as an expression of special socio-economic conditions.

An essential goal of tropical medicine is also the prevention of tropical diseases, so that there are overlaps with travel medicine. Before long stays in countries with particular climatic stress or risk of infection, a Tropical suitability or pre-departure examination (in accordance with G35) with detailed advice and implementation of the necessary Vaccinations advisable. Sometimes you can also carry a travel pharmacy be useful, especially when it comes to longer stays in remote regions with poor health care.

After returning home, there is also an option if you have no symptoms Post-examination for the early detection of still unnoticed diseases such as B. Parasitoses. The examinations before and after the trip are usually carried out during business stays abroad employer and are also partly involved in postings Volunteer services mandatory or at least recommended.

Health post in the western Amazon, Brazil