The increase of immigrant population in developed countries (mainly in Europe and North
America) together with an important increase of international travel worldwide are the two most
important causes that have contributed to the introduction and diagnosis of imported tropical
infectious diseases in these countries. These factors have had an important impact in developed
countries in both social and economic aspects. Imported Infectious Diseases focuses not only on
describing the infections but also in evaluating the current epidemiology the economic and
social impact and the possibility to apply immunization measures and vaccines. The main purpose
of this book is to give an overview of the current most important and frequent imported
infectious diseases in developed countries. The first chapter informs about the medical
services that are being offered to the immigrants in the main developed countries depending on
the legal situation. Following chapters describe the main surveillance systems for these kinds
of diseases mainly in Europe and North America. Finally remaining chapters contain sections
on epidemiology pathogenesis clinical features diagnosis treatment and prevention.
