Pulmonary Strongyloidiasis Masquerading as Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease / 결핵및호흡기질환
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
;
: 307-311, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
Pulmonary strongyloidiasis is an uncommon presentation of Strongyloides infection, usually seen in immunocompromised hosts. The manifestations are similar to that of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Therefore, the diagnosis of pulmonary strongyloidiasis could be challenging in a COPD patient, unless a high index of suspicion is maintained. Here, we present a case of Strongyloides hyperinfection in a COPD patient mimicking acute exacerbation, who was on chronic steroid therapy.
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Asunto principal:
Strongyloides
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Estrongiloidiasis
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Enfermedad Aguda
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Huésped Inmunocomprometido
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Strongyloides stercoralis
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Corticoesteroides
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Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica
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Diagnóstico
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
Año:
2016
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Artículo
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