Barrett-Connor E
JAMA. 1978 May 5;239(18):1901-6.
This review is intended to remind physicians of exotic infections with latency of at least one year that could cause illness in refugees or US citizens exposed in Southeast Asia. Tuberculosis, melioidosis, and leprosy are the major chronic infections of bacterial origin. Intestinal protozoa, roundworms, and flatworms are considered with regard to pathogenic, potential and duration of infection. Malaria, filariasis, and schistosomiasis may be seen on occasion. Paragonimiasis and Chinese liver fluke infections are more common and may simulate other less exotic diseases.
本综述旨在提醒医生注意那些潜伏期至少为一年的罕见感染，这些感染可能会导致在东南亚接触过的难民或美国公民患病。结核病、类鼻疽病和麻风病是主要的细菌性慢性感染。肠道原生动物、蛔虫和扁虫则根据致病性、感染可能性和感染持续时间进行考虑。疟疾、丝虫病和血吸虫病偶尔可见。肺吸虫病和华支睾吸虫感染更为常见，可能会与其他不太罕见的疾病相似。
