Strongyloidiasis in the immunocompetent: an overlooked infection

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...

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Published in:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Main Authors: Niranjan Tachamo, Salik Nazir, Saroj Lohani, Paras Karmacharya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center 2016-09-01
Subjects:
Eosinophilia
Immunocompetent
Parasitic infection
Strongyloides stercoralis
Strongyloidiaisis
Online Access:http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/view/32038/pdf_198
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2000-9666

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