Parasites and Other Unwanted Souvenirs
June 2012, Volume 7, No. 6

Parasites and Other Unwanted Souvenirs

Parasites and Other Unwanted Souvenirs

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Learning Objectives

  • Outline the tropical diseases relevant to American pediatric care.
  • Review the symptoms of hookworm disease and other helminthic infections.
  • Define the arboviruses.
  • Identify dengue fever, chikungunya fever, and Rift Valley fever.
  • Detect the conditions of malaria, recommend the appropriate chemoprophylaxis, and explain the pros and cons of the malaria vaccine.
  • Recognize the diseases of immigrant populations. Technical Requirements
Parasites and Other Unwanted Souvenirs

Peter J. Hotez, MD, PhD, FAAP

Current source of funding from patents: Sabin Vaccine Institute This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial prod-uct/device.

Parasites and Other Unwanted Souvenirs

Chandy C. John, MD, MS, FAAP

Dr. John disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Parasites and Other Unwanted Souvenirs

A. Desiree LaBeaud, MD, MS

Dr. LaBeaud disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.