Abstract
Strongyloides stercoralis is a unique intestinal nematode with the ability to replicate and complete its life cycle without leaving the host. We report a fatal case of Strongyloides hyperinfection syndrome in a patient who had persistent eosinophilia for several years but negative Strongyloides serology. Our case suggests that ELISA serologies cannot solely be relied upon to diagnose Strongyloides stercoralis infection; history and clinical judgment remain crucial to this diagnosis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 168-170 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease |
Volume | 88 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jun 2017 |
Keywords
- Eosinophilia
- Hyperinfection
- Serology
- Strongyloidiasis