<The> continuing dilemma of hyperinvasive strongyloidiasis syndrome: a case report and review of literature

Mohsen, Nasr; Soondal K., Surrun; Miza, Kahvic

continuing dilemma of hyperinvasive strongyloidiasis syndrome: a case report and review of literature

Mohsen, Nasr; Soondal K., Surrun; Miza, Kahvic.

KMJ-Kuwait Medical Journal. 2008; 40 (4): 304-307

en Inglés | IMEMR | ID: emr-88584

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

A 28-year-old man from Bangladesh was admitted to Al-Jahra Hospital in Kuwait with an Addison's crisis after suddenly stopping steroids prescribed for uveitis. His hospital stay was further complicated by severe gastritis, peritonitis and meningitis. Investigations revealed Strongyloides stercoralis in the sputum, stomach aspirate and duodenal mucosa. The patient died in spite of intensive treatment. The problem of hyperinvasive strongyloidiasis syndrome is reviewed

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Humanos; Masculino; Síndrome; Enfermedad de Addison; Gastritis/etiología; Peritonitis/etiología; Meningitis/etiología; Strongyloides stercoralis/patogenicidad; Esputo/parasitología; Duodeno/parasitología; Estómago/parasitología; Literatura de Revisión como Asunto

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Índice: IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental) Asunto principal: Peritonitis / Esputo / Estómago / Síndrome / Literatura de Revisión como Asunto / Enfermedad de Addison / Strongyloides stercoralis / Duodeno / Gastritis / Meningitis Tipo de estudio: Informe de Casos Límite: Humanos / Masculino Idioma: Inglés Revista: Kuwait Med. J. Año: 2008

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