<i>Strongyloides stercoralis</i> in Alcoholic Patients: Implications of Alcohol Intake in the Frequency of Infection and Parasite Load

<i>Strongyloides stercoralis</i> in Alcoholic Patients: Implications of Alcohol Intake in the Frequency of Infection and Parasite Load

<i>Strongyloides stercoralis</i> infection in immunocompromised subjects, including chronic alcoholics, can lead to a severe disease. Moreover, its prevalence in alcoholic patients seems to be higher than that in the general population. The aims of this study were to evaluate the frequen...

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Main Authors: Joelma N. de Souza, Cíntia de L. Oliveira, Wéslei A. C. Araújo, Alex B. S. Souza, Mônica L. S. Silva, Irlana D. R. da Cruz, Larissa M. Sampaio, Juliane S. B. dos Santos, Márcia C. A. Teixeira, Neci M. Soares
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
<i>Strongyloides stercoralis</i>
alcoholic individuals
parasite load
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/6/422

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