We carried out a review of literature on hyperinfection syndrome (HS) and disseminated strongyloidiasis (DS), in order to describe the most challenging aspects of severe strongyloidiasis.

Scientists at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) have developed a more precise diagnostic tool to distinguish between two closely related threadworm species, improving the global ...

Although more common in patients with immunosuppression, disseminated strongyloidiasis occasionally occurs in patients with no apparent underlying medical condition. The preceding negative stool ...

As a result, HIV/AIDS was originally considered a significant risk factor for strongyloidiasis hyperinfection syndrome and disseminated strongyloidiasis as well. The lack of an association between ...

Strongyloides affects up to 40% of foreign-born Canadians and is often asymptomatic. Risk factors for hyperinfection, which is associated with a high risk of death, include use of immunosuppressant ...

‌Strongyloidiasis is an intestinal infection caused by a type of roundworm called Strongyloides stercoralis. It can live and reproduce in your intestines for decades without causing symptoms.

Genta RM . Global prevalence of strongyloidiasis: critical review with epidemiologic insights into the prevention of disseminated disease. Rev Infect Dis 2001; 11: 755–767.

5–7 This communication reports 5 cases of fatal strongyloidiasis in association with corticosteroid therapy for other conditions. Case 1. M.O.S., a 20-year-old mulatto, was admitted to the ...

It's called strongyloidiasis, and estimates suggest up to 60 percent of Indigenous Australians in some communities carry the infection. You can be infected with the worm by coming into contact ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Strongyloidiasis' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.

It’s called strongyloidiasis, and estimates suggest up to 60% of Indigenous Australians in some communities carry the infection. You can be infected with the worm by coming into contact with ...