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Strongyloides Stercoralis Infection in an Immunocompetent Patient Presenting with Shock
2012
National Journal of Laboratory Medicine
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Strongyloides Stercoralis is a widespread, soil-transmitted helminth affecting humans. It is generally benign and asymptomatic, eosinophilia and larvae in stool being the only indication of infection. However, it can cause substantial intestinal disease and can disseminate widely to extra-intestinal sites such as lungs, kidney or brain (the hyper infection syndrome), especially in the immunocompromised host. We report here a case that illustrates the fact that Strongyloides stercoralis
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