Okay kiddo, have you ever heard of bugs that can make us sick when we travel to different places? They can be very dangerous and cause diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus.
Well, the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene is a group of really smart people who study these bugs and the diseases they cause. They want to help keep people healthy when they travel to places where these bugs live.
They do lots of research to find ways to prevent people from getting sick. They also share their knowledge with doctors and nurses so they know what to look for and how to treat these diseases.
Basically, the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene helps make sure people stay safe and healthy when they travel to places where there are lots of bugs that can make us sick.