Africa is much less hospitable for the unwary visitor than most other destinations, and perhaps one of the biggest problems are infectious diseases. Forewarned is forearmed and many of these diseases may not be so easy to diagnose once back home... Your family physician is still the best, though this Guide to Bush Medicine is offered as a tool. Come to Africa at your peril, because Brian Jackman said, "Everything in Africa bites, but the safari bug is worst of all..." More
