Our guest for this episode is Lt Col (Dr) S.K. Singh, Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. A seasoned clinician, educator, and researcher, Dr. Singh has extensive experience managing tropical infections across varied epidemiological settings. Known for his structured clinical reasoning and evidence-based approach, he has trained generations of medical officers to tackle infectious diseases with clarity and confidence.In this insightful episode, we explore the syndromic approach to tropical infections—a practical and powerful method for evaluating patients presenting with febrile illnesses in resource-limited and high-disease-burden settings.

Lt Col S.K. Singh breaks down the syndromes into smaller bits to help listeners navigate diagnostic dilemmas common in tropical medicine. From differentiating between dengue and scrub typhus to managing malaria and leptospirosis, this episode is packed with clinical pearls and real-world relevance.

Whether you're a student, intern, or clinician facing the monsoon rush of mystery fevers, this episode arms you with a diagnostic framework to approach tropical infections with confidence and clarity.