A 19-year-old college sophomore presents complaining of frequent diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and weight loss for 2 weeks. Upon further questioning, you learn that 6 weeks ago, he returned from an overseas summer trip to Africa. You suspect he has a parasitic GI infection.
- If he asked you how it is possible, that he could have gotten such an infection weeks ago but not had symptoms until recently, how would you respond?
- What other illnesses might you consider that may be responsible for his symptoms?
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