Parasitic infections can be in the differential diagnosis for nearly every sign/symptom (GI, dermatologic, neurologic, pulmonary, ophthalmologic, hematologic)
Obtain a travel history in every patient
countries of travel
duration of stay
activities while traveling (adventure travel, tourism, working, swimming)
living arrangements – city / village / hotel / tent
drinking water source
symptom chronology
countries of travel
duration of stay
activities while traveling (adventure travel, tourism, working, swimming)
living arrangements – city / village / hotel / tent
drinking water source
symptom chronology
Helminth infections
Mosquito-borne infections
Hymenoptera stings
Fungal infections
Tick borne illnesses
Skin and soft tissue infections
Parasitic diseases
Mammalian bites