A 34 year-old man became unwell soon after arriving in Australia, having recently traveled to South Africa to watch the soccer World Cup. He hasn’t even felt like using the vuvuzela he bought. Can you diagnose and manage his condition?
Crazy Bug Hunter 007
June 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Anton Breinl led expeditions to Brazil and survived yellow fever. He had also survived an accidental infection with trypanosomes, using an experimental medication to treat himself and thus securing a place among that small group of CBHs who have used themselves as laboratory animals.
Bringing Home the Bacon
November 20, 2009 By 1 Comment
Bacon – a food item that, for anyone who needs it, surely ranks as the most essential food for use in a medical emergency.
You don't know about the stones?
March 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I really like the tropical tales (“parasites and people”) of the late Dr Robert S. Desowitz, who was Professor of Tropical Medicine at the University of Hawaii and worked with the World Health Organization. His writing often emphasized the role of human factors in the health problems of the world. Human behavior always contributes to [...]
