Intestinal strongyloidiasis--a rare opportunistic infection.
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-65553
ABSTRACT
We describe the features of intestinal strongyloidiasis in six patients; five of them were immunosuppressed (four on corticosteroids, one with chronic renal failure). Vomiting and diarrhea were the predominant symptoms. Duodenal mucosa on endoscopy varied from normal to severe ulceration. Albendazole 400 mg/day for two weeks was effective. This condition should be considered in immunosuppressed individuals with gastrointestinal symptoms, especially since these symptoms may be mistakenly attributed to the underlying disease.
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Assunto principal:
Estrongiloidíase
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Vômito
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Infecções Oportunistas
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Albendazol
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Estudos Retrospectivos
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Strongyloides stercoralis
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Evolução Fatal
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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