Rare case of strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection in a Greek patient with chronic eosinophilia
IJPM-International Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2012; 3 (5): 370-372
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ABSTRACT
Strongyloidiasis is a disease characterized by a diverse spectrum of unspecific manifestations that complicate its diagnosis. Although, the course of its chronic form is usually benign, in cases of immunosuppression, iatrogenic or not, it can evolve to a hyperinfection syndrome with even fatal complications. Herein, we report a case of Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection in a Greek patient receiving corticosteroid treatment for chronic eosinophilia and angioedema. The case represents an extremely rare case of autochthonous strongyloidiasis in Greece and underlines the importance of the early diagnosis of the disease's uncomplicated forms in order to prevent its severe sequelae.
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Índice:
IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Estrongiloidíase
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Eosinofilia
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Angioedema
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
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Estudo de rastreamento
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Int. J. Prev. Med.
Ano de publicação:
2012
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