Larva currens secundaria a corticoterapia. Reporte de un caso / Larva currens secondary to corticotherapy. Case report
Rev. patol. respir
; 25(1): 18-20, Ene-Mar. 2023.
Article
in Spanish
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| ID: ibc-217128
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ES1.1
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RESUMEN
La infección por el nuevo coronavirus (SARS-CoV2) tuvo un tratamiento debatido debido a la incógnita sobre su patogenia,que con el pasar del tiempo se aclaró evidenciándose un componente inflamatorio, siendo la corticoterapia una opciónterapéutica. En pacientes con corticoides es primordial conocer las posibles reacciones colaterales por su efecto inmuno-supresor. Presentamos el caso de un varón de origen ecuatoriano, de 48 años, que tras infección por SARS-CoV-2 tratadacon corticoides presentó exantema serpiginoso que tras serología para Strongyloides stercoralis se confirmó el diagnósticode larva currens.(AU)
ABSTRACT
The infection by the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) had in its beginnings a debated treatment, due to the unknown aboutits pathogenesis, which with the passage of time was clarified evidencing an inflammatory component. Corticosteroid the-rapy showed as a therapeutic option. In patients with corticosteroids it is essential to know the possible side reactions dueto their immunosuppressive effect. We present the case of a 48-year-old male from Ecuador, who after infection by SARS-CoV-2 treated with corticosteroids, suffering as a complication the appearance of a serpiginous rash in the lumbar region.Due to its migratory history, serology for Strongyloides stercoralis, the diagnosis of currens larva was confirmed.(AU)
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Spain
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Strongyloides stercoralis
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Coronavirus Infections
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus
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Pandemics
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Inpatients
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. patol. respir
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón/España