From colonial and Military medicine to Tropical medicine: Road of temporary defeats and famous victories. Historical overview

Abstract

Analysis of historical data shows the inextricable link between Military and Tropical Medicine, and the analysis of the political and economic situation - the possibility of conflict in the present and the future. If earlier the main purpose ofthe wars was the territory, now - it is a struggle for resources. In tropical countries the presence of huge mineral resources availability creates a basis for the continuation of the old and the emergence of new centers of military conflicts. The interrelationship between Military and Tropical Medicine is obvious and can receive a new impetus to its development. Military physicians will continue to be at the first turn to fight tropical infections and share their experience in civil medicine

Keywords

colonial medicine / military medicine / tropical medicine / infectious diseases / malaria / yellow fever / the wars in tropical countries / the advances of military medical men

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