Description
Selected Topics in Tropical Medicine
Book Summary
This work offers an updated and rigorous review of the main infectious diseases affecting tropical regions. Doctors Faccini Martínez and Prieto Torres present interdisciplinary content that integrates the epidemiology, diagnosis, and clinical management of neglected and emerging pathologies. The reader will find an in-depth analysis of transmission mechanisms, prevention strategies, and the most recent treatments, all supported by the most solid scientific evidence. An essential resource for understanding the complexity of tropical medicine and its impact on global health.
What is it about?
The book systematically addresses the infectious diseases prevalent in tropical climates, from the most well-known such as dengue, malaria, and leishmaniasis, to those less frequent but equally relevant. Through structured chapters, the authors break down the epidemiology of each pathology, the etiological agents involved, clinical manifestations, and differential diagnosis protocols. Special attention is paid to treatment challenges in resource-limited settings and to vector control strategies. Furthermore, the interactions between environmental, social, and biological factors that favor the spread of these diseases are explored, offering a comprehensive view that connects clinical practice with public health.
Main topics
- Epidemiology and control of neglected tropical diseases
- Clinical and laboratory diagnosis of parasitic, bacterial, and viral infections
- Therapeutic management based on updated international guidelines
- Prevention and public health strategies in endemic regions
- Interaction between climate change, migration, and pathogen emergence
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at general practitioners, infectious disease specialists, epidemiologists, medical residents, and advanced health sciences students looking to deepen their knowledge of tropical diseases. It is also highly useful for public health, international cooperation, and primary care professionals working or planning to work in tropical or subtropical regions.
What this book contributes
- Provides a solid foundation for the accurate diagnosis of tropical diseases in real-world clinical contexts.
- Updates knowledge on pharmacological therapies and prevention strategies based on the latest evidence.
- Offers an interdisciplinary perspective that integrates clinical medicine with public health and epidemiology.
- Facilitates decision-making in environments with limited diagnostic and therapeutic resources.
- Helps in understanding the transmission dynamics of emerging diseases in a globalized world.
Technical specifications
- Author: Faccini Martínez, Álvaro; Prieto Torres, Andrés
- Publisher: MANUAL MODERNO
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: INFECTIOUS DISEASES, TROPICAL MEDICINE
- Collection: MEDICINE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2025
- Number of pages: 500
- Weight: 1200 g
Editorial review
This is a reference work that responds to the need for up-to-date material in a constantly evolving field. Its practical, evidence-based approach makes it a useful tool both for daily clinical consultation and academic training. The depth with which the selected topics are addressed allows the reader to specialize without losing sight of the global context of tropical medicine. A recommended title for those seeking scientific rigor and applicability in the management of infectious diseases in tropical regions.