Strongyloidiasis in the immunocompetent: an overlooked infection

• Main Authors: Niranjan Tachamo, Salik Nazir, Saroj Lohani, Paras Karmacharya
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-09-01
• Series: Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
• Subjects: Eosinophilia; Immunocompetent; Parasitic infection; Strongyloides stercoralis; Strongyloidiaisis
• Online Access: http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/view/32038/pdf_198

Strongyloidiasis is a parasitic infestation caused by Strongyloides stercoralis. Most cases are asymptomatic; however, symptomatic patients may present with a wide range of non-specific cutaneous, pulmonary, or gastrointestinal symptoms posing a diagnostic dilemma and delay in diagnosis. We report a case of a 58-year-old female who presented with months of generalized pruritus and abdominal discomfort along with persistent eosinophilia due to strongyloidiasis, which completely resolved with treatment.