Tropical Medicine – iMed Book

Tropical Medicine – Study Guide | كتاب شرح

اي ميد | iMed

Book Description | وصف الكتاب

This first edition of “Tropical Medicine – Questions” is an essential resource for undergraduate medical students and early clinical trainees. It offers a system-based, clinically integrated presentation of tropical infectious diseases, combining lecture notes, concise summaries, and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in one high-yield format.

The book provides comprehensive coverage of key tropical conditions, with emphasis on:

• Viral Hepatitis (HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV, HEV)

• Liver Infections (Amoebic liver abscess, Hydatid cyst, Pyogenic abscess)

• Schistosomiasis (intestinal, urinary, hepatosplenic forms)

• HIV/AIDS – immunopathogenesis, clinical staging, opportunistic infections, ART

• Hospital-Acquired Infections (e.g., CAUTI, infection control protocols)

• Fungal Infections (Candidiasis, Invasive candidemia, endocarditis)

• Brucellosis (acute and chronic presentations, diagnosis, and management)

• Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) – etiological classification and diagnostic approach

• Adult Vaccination – indications, schedules, and contraindications

• Antimicrobial Therapy – mechanisms of action, stewardship, resistance patterns

• Infectious Diarrhea & Dysentery – including cholera, E. coli subtypes, giardiasis, amoebiasis

• Malaria – life cycle, clinical types (P. falciparum, vivax, ovale, malariae), complications

• Leishmaniasis, Toxoplasmosis, CMV, and others

The content is organized into short, focused chapters with charts, illustrations, clinical pearls, and evidence-based recommendations.

Included Features:

• Structured, chapter-based content designed for rapid clinical review

• Integrated MCQs and case-based learning at the end of each section

• Updated based on WHO guidelines and Egyptian clinical protocols

• Visual aids, colored highlights, and simplified formatting for clarity

• Suitable for both academic study and clinical decision-making

Authored by:

Omar Elazab, MBBCh – Ain Shams University
With contributions from:
Nour Mohamed – Mustafa Osama
Edited by: Abdelrahman Hesham – Suez Canal University

Suitable for:

• MBBS / MBBCh students in preclinical and clinical phases

• Medical interns and residents rotating in infectious diseases or internal medicine

• Students preparing for OSPE, MCQ exams, or international board exams in tropical medicine