Strongyloidosis hyperinfection in a neutropenic host diagnosed by bronchoalveolar lavage.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
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2007 Jan-Mar; 49(1): 37-9
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: sea-30423
ABSTRACT
Opportunistic disseminated strongyloidosis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. In addition to a high index of clinical suspicion, alerting the microbiologist will help in diagnosing this condition early and institute therapy. We report a 51-year-old male who developed pulmonary infiltrates during the period of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. Strongyloidosis larvae were found on bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and stool specimens. The patient responded to treatment with albendazole.
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Assunto principal:
Estrongiloidíase
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Lavagem Broncoalveolar
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Pessoa de Meia-Idade
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Neutropenia
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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