tropical diseases in India for a orientation class for american students. not much information just to ease the discussion

1. Tropical diseases we encounter
Dr. Yogiraj Ray
Assistant Professor
Department of Tropical Medicine
Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine and
Carmichael Hospital for Tropical Diseases

2. Major burden
• Malaria
• Filaria
• Dengue and other viral haemorrhagic fevers
• JE, HSV, WNV, Nipah
• VL & PKDL
• Geohelminths
• Tuberculosis

3. • Typhoid
• Leprosy
• Diarrheal diseases
• Rabies
• Tape worm

4. • Hydatid
• Trachoma
• Scub Typhus
• Leptospirosis

5. Non communicable diseases
• Diabetes & FCPD
• Malnutrition & vitamin deficiencies
• IDD
• Snake bite
• Poisioning

6. Thank you
jaggs.nbmc@gmail.com