Fungal Infections and Emerging Treatments

Parasitic Infectious Diseases

Parasitic infections are caused by protozoa and helminths are responsible for substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. They are living in Central and South America, Africa and Asia. They are abundant, less common in Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, New Island and the US. By far the best impact is on residents of impoverished tropical areas with poor sanitation. However, parasitic infections are found in developed countries among immigrants and travelers returning from endemic regions, and rarely even among non-travelling UN agency residents, especially those with AIDS or other conditions that cause immune disturbance