Strongyloides stercoralis Hyperinfection Causing Abdominal Pain and Hypoxia

Strongyloides stercoralis is an intestinal nematode with the unique ability to replicate within humans, resulting in autoinfection. Strongyloides can cause a hyperinfection or disseminated disease that typically occurs in immunocompromised individuals [1]. Our case was unique in that our patient developed disseminated strongyloidiasis in the absence of any immunocompromising risk factors. Her initial Strongyloides infection probably resulted in an autoinfection that subsequently led to hyperinfection with severe gastrointestinal and pulmonary complications.
Source: Clinical Microbiology Newsletter - Category: Microbiology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: news