Worms and the medical missionary

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Larry Frick

Larry Frick

Nov 2, 2011

A practical review of parasitic diseases uncommonly seen in the developed world but commonly encountered on the mission field will be presented to help re-familiarize the new or short- term medical missionary with these diseases. The emphasis will be on practical diagnosis and management in settings lacking easy laboratory access.

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Physician Assistant

Global Health Issues

Disease Prevention

Unreached People Groups

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