Tropical Diseases in Haiti

Below, you will find information regarding the different tropical diseases, conditions, and illnesses one may encounter in Haiti, and the various ways each are treated.

Lymphatic Filariasis in Haiti

In the aftermath of the earthquake, a Haitian man with an enormously swollen leg and several sites of infected skin breakdown presented to the Hôpital Sacré Coeur trauma center. Read More

Worms in Haiti

Intestinal parasites infect more than a third of the global population. The highest infection rates occur amongst school aged children. The transmission typically occurs through soil, vegetation, food and water contaminated by... Read More

Diarrhea in Haiti

Diarrhea is defined as the passage of 3 loose stools within 24 hours. It is a leading cause of child mortality in the developing world. Read More

Tuberculosis in Haiti

This article is designed to introduce the health care practitioner to the diagnosis and treatment of TB in Haiti based on available resources at Hôpital Sacré Coeur and according to Haitian national TB standards.... Read More

HIV in Haiti

This article is designed to introduce the health care practitioner to the diagnosis and treatment of HIV in Haiti based on available resources at Hôpital Sacré Coeur (HSC) and according to Haitian national HIV... Read More