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Chronic strongyloidiasis in Vietnam veterans
The American Journal of Medicine
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Chronic Strongyloides stercoralis infections can cause long-term skin and GI issues. Physicians must recognize this parasitic disease in individuals with tropical exposure, even years later.
Area of Science:
- Tropical medicine
- Parasitology
- Infectious diseases
Background:
- Chronic Strongyloides stercoralis infections are often undiagnosed.
- Symptoms include intermittent urticarial skin eruptions and gastrointestinal discomfort.
- Long-term sequelae can occur years after initial exposure.