Ultrasound in Tropical Medicine

Ultrasound is an imaging technology which uses sound waves to capture images inside the body. It is a safe, non-invasive way to diagnose and monitor diseases, especially in tropical regions. It can be used to detect a variety of conditions in the body such as infections, tumors and cysts. Ultrasound has been particularly useful in tropical medicine, helping to diagnose and treat infectious diseases and confirming diagnoses for malaria, leishmaniasis, schistosomiasis, chikungunya, dengue and other tropical diseases. It is also used to assess the effect of treatments in infection-related diseases. Furthermore, ultrasound can be used to locate and guide medical procedures such as biopsies, abscess drainage and paracentesis.