Indicaciones para la prevención de las infecciones parasitarias en el viajero a zonas endémicas

  1. Moríñigo, H. Moza 1
  2. Vázquez, J. Balsa 2
  3. Gutiérrez, C. Hernández 2
  4. Marcos, G. Rojo 2
  1. 1 Servicios de Medicina Preventiva, Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, España
  2. 2 Servicios de Medicine Interna, Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, España
Journal:
Medicine: Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado

ISSN: 0304-5412

Year of publication: 2022

Issue Title: Enfermedades infecciosas (XI)

Series: 13

Issue: 59

Pages: 3508-3513

Type: Article

DOI: 10.1016/J.MED.2022.06.006 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR

More publications in: Medicine: Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado

Abstract

In recent years, there has been an increase in the diagnosis of imported diseases due to the steady increase in international trips and journeys to tropical and subtropical areas. This poses a challenge for travel medicine. Imported parasitic diseases, led by malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum, represent one of the main travel health problems. The complexity of diagnosing imported parasitic diseases in our setting as well as their possible complications make it necessary to minimize the risks of infection during travel. Therefore, it is necessary to consult with a specialized professional before departing in order to act on the initial part of the process: prevention.

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