[Humanopathogenic parasites--an unwelcome import].
Humanopathogenic parasites represent a health risk for travelers to tropical countries. They can be picked up by direct contact, via contaminated food and drink, the bites of blood-sucking insects and leeches, as also via direct penetration through the skin. Not only the bite and sting wounds themselves are unpleasant. The true danger to the victim is represented, in particular, by the bacteria, viruses or parasites that are transmitted in this way. They can give rise to protracted diseases such as hepatitis B, cutaneous or intestinal disorders. The most effective preventive measure is exposure prophylaxis.
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Institut für Parasitologie, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf. mehlhorn@uni-duesseldorf.de
D000818:Animals; D002980:Climate; D004199:Disease Vectors; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010272:Parasitic Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D013997:Time Factors; D014195:Travel