Overwhelmed by beauty and faith: review on artistic and religious travelers' syndromes.

Traveling with the intention of encountering art or seeking purification of the spirit involves retribution of intangible nature and therefore can be expected to be a positive experience; nevertheless, among susceptible travelers, there is also a possibility of experiencing pathological conditions. Although it is colloquially known that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, it is necessary to mention that the appreciation of beauty, immensity, or mysticism contained in masterpieces is not perceived only through the eyes but through other sense organs as well. Additionally, this is understood within a cultural framework and through previous knowledge.

Emergency treatment for a venomous snakebite accident in rural southern Mexico.

In Latin America, 51 995 emergencies and 337 deaths are caused by snakebites yearly. Prompt and adequate treatment is crucial after an envenomation. We here report the case of a 40-year-old male agriculturalist, who was bitten by a venomous snake.

[Chagasic Cardiopathy in a child: Case report].

Unlabelled: Chagas disease also known as American Trypanosomiasis is mainly caused by haematophagous insects widely distributed from Mexico to Argentina. According to the Panamerican Health Organization, 7.7 to 10 million people are living with chronic infection.