Immunocompromised patient with strongyloidosis

Immunocompromised patient with strongyloidosis

<p><strong>Background:</strong> <em>Strongyloidosis is a parasitosis caused by a nematode Strongyloides stercoralis. It is endemic in tropical and subtropical regions, but rarely encountered in temperate areas. Most patients present with non-specific symptoms or they have no...

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Main Authors: Aleš Agatonović, Izidor Kern, Marta Globočnik, Igor Požek, Viktorija Tomič, Gregor Kalan, Nadja Triller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2007-02-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
Subjects:
parasitosis
corticosteroid therapy
immunosuppression
endogenous reinfection
hyperinfection syndrome
Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/1648

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