Strongyloides hyperinfection simulating inflammatory bowel disease
GED gastroenterol. endosc. dig
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26(4): 133-135, jul.-ago. 2007.
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Strongyloides stercoralis infection may present with acute gastrointestinal symptoms or persist for many years in the asymptomatic, immunocompetent host. Hyperinfection usually occurs as a result of an alteration in immune status. The authors report three cases of Strongyloides hyperinfection that presented as diarrhea and weight loss and the colonoscopy revealed either ulcerative colitis or pancolitis. One of them had a fatal outcome. The screening for this infection is mandatory for patients in endemic areas with a history of diarrhea, as an early diagnosis and therapy can have marked impact on the outcome of the disease.
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LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Strongyloïdose
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Rectocolite hémorragique
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
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Étude de dépistage
Limites du sujet:
Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
GED gastroenterol. endosc. dig
Thème du journal:
Gastroentérologie
Année:
2007
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual/BR
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