Learning objectives

Learning objectives

To be able to list: The common surgical infections and infestations that • occur in the tropics To appreciate: That many patients do not seek medical help until late • in the course of the disease because of socioeconomic reasons To be able to describe: The emergency presentations of the various conditions, as • patients may not seek treatment until they are very ill Learning objectives

To be able to list: The common surgical infections and infestations that • occur in the tropics To appreciate: That many patients do not seek medical help until late • in the course of the disease because of socioeconomic reasons To be able to describe: The emergency presentations of the various conditions, as • patients may not seek treatment until they are very ill Learning objectives

To be able to list: The common surgical infections and infestations that • occur in the tropics To appreciate: That many patients do not seek medical help until late • in the course of the disease because of socioeconomic reasons To be able to describe: The emergency presentations of the various conditions, as • patients may not seek treatment until they are very ill