Abstract
Recently, as I was reviewing emergency studies with one of our diagnostic radiology residents, the conversation turned to the noticeable increase in emergency physicians performing their own ultrasound examinations. It was then that the resident brought to my attention an article published in Emergency Physician Monthly by William Mallon, MD, titled “The Life Cycle of a Parasitic Specialist” [1]. To give you a sample of the tone of the article, here is a quotation: I have been asked many times “What is the most horrific parasite you have ever seen?” [Dr Mallon trained in tropical medicine at the Gorgas' School of Tropical Medicine in Peru.] Those asking the question always expect to hear about some invasive, caseating, nasty infection with terrible suffering and awful consequences.
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