The work is published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.. The new test can differentiate between Strongyloides stercoralis, the species primarily responsible for human disease, and ...

‌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.

A pinched nerve occurs when there is pressure or force on an area of a nerve, causing it to send pain signals to the brain. Most cases are mild, and a person can often treat them at home. In this ...

New clues to the mechanism behind food tolerance and allergies Date: January 28, 2025 Source: Rockefeller University Summary: Study reveals how immune cells in the gut distinguish between food and ...

Admittedly, the research subject isn’t particularly appetizing: Strongyloides stercoralis – small parasitic worms that live in their host’s intestines and have the potential to cause severe problems.

Implications for public health "This is a pivotal trial that opens up the possibility of controlling all species of STH, including Strongyloides, and may lead to reconsidering elimination goals ...

In addition to guinea worms, there has been an alarming rise in parasitic infections, including those contracted through undercooked food and domestic animals. For instance, strongyloidiasis, caused ...

We present a perplexing case of a 33-year-old male with no prior cardiac history who presented to the emergency department with a 5-day history of worsening pleuritic chest pain and dyspnea. The ...

Geri G, Rabbat A, Mayaux J, et al. Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection syndrome: a case series and a review of the literature. Infection 2015;43:691-698. Crossref ...

A 32-year-old woman with no notable medical history presented to the ED with a 10-day history of shortness of breath, fevers, and cough. She also reported sore throat and myalgias but no chest pain.

Our study highlights the long-term benefits of ivermectin MDA in reducing the burden of Strongyloides spp. and T. trichiura. STH control programs should leverage the geographical overlap of NTDs, ...

A sewer worker in Spain showed up to the hospital with worms squirming about under his skin. The man had contracted Strongyloides stercoralis, a type of parasitic roundworm that infects the intestine.