Strongyloidiasis associated with amebiasis and giardiaisis in an immunocompetent boy presented with acute abdomen
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
;
: 239-242, 2003.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-7141
ABSTRACT
Strongyloides stercoralis (SS) is an intestinal nematode that is mainly endemic in tropical and subtropical regions and sporadic in temperate zones. SS infection frequently occurs in people who have hematologic malignancies, HIV infection and in individuals undergoing immunosuppressive therapy. In this study, we report a 12- year-old immunocompetent boy who was admitted to our hospital with acute abdomen. Laboratory evaluation showed strongyloidiasis, amebiasis and giardiasis. Clinical and laboratory findings immediately improved with albendazole therapy. Therefore, when diarrhea with signs of acute abdomen is observed, stool examinations should be done for enteroparasitosis. This approach will prevent misdiagnosis as acute abdomen. Complete clinical improvement is possible by medical therapy without surgical intervention.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Estrongiloidíase
/
Giardíase
/
Strongyloides stercoralis
/
Amebíase
/
Abdome Agudo
/
Imunocompetência
Limite:
Animais
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS