Abstract
More Americans in Southeast Asia seek medical aid for diarrhea than for trauma. Intestinal parasites are endemic to this part of the world and hookworm is prevalent. Amebiasis has not been frequent among Vietnam returnees. Tropical sprue has been uncommon. Malaria with gastrointestinal manifestations is a serious problem in this region.
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Lt. Comdr. Julian Katz
Dr. Katz was a gastroenterologist at the Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Massachusetts. He is now attending physician, Graduate Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and member of the faculty, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.