Tropical medicine

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Tropical Medicine

Tropical medicine (pronunciation: /ˈtrɒpɪkəl ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is a branch of medicine that deals with health issues that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or prove more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical regions.

Etymology

The term "tropical medicine" was first used in the late 19th century by physicians who practiced in the colonies of the European empires. "Tropical" refers to the geographical origin of these diseases, which occur in the tropics. The term "medicine" comes from the Latin "medicina," meaning "the healing art."

Related Terms

  • Infectious disease: A disease caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Many infectious diseases are prevalent in the tropics and subtropics.
  • Parasitology: The study of parasites and parasitic diseases, many of which are found in tropical regions.
  • Travel medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and management of health problems associated with international travel, often including travel to tropical regions.
  • Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns, and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations. It is a significant aspect of public health research and practice in tropical medicine.
  • Malaria: A mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects humans and other animals, primarily in the tropics.
  • Dengue fever: A mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus.
  • Yellow fever: An acute viral disease, endemic in tropical regions of Africa and the Americas.

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