High Prevalence of <i>Strongyloides</i> among South Asian Migrants in Primary Care―Associations with Eosinophilia and Gastrointestinal Symptoms

High Prevalence of <i>Strongyloides</i> among South Asian Migrants in Primary Care―Associations with Eosinophilia and Gastrointestinal Symptoms

Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are a frequent reason for primary care consultation, and common amongst patients with strongyloidiasis. We conducted a prospective cohort and nested case control study in East London to examine the predictive value of a raised eosinophil count or of GI symptoms, for &l...

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Main Authors: Elinor Chloe Baker, Damien K. Ming, Yasmin Choudhury, Shahedur Rahman, Philip J. Smith, Jose Muñoz, Peter L. Chiodini, Chris J. Griffiths, Christopher J. M. Whitty, Michael Brown
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
<i>strongyloides</i>
migrant health
primary care
gastrointestinal symptoms
eosinophilia
ivermectin
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/2/103

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