A case of Strongyloides hyperinfection syndrome in the setting of persistent eosinophilia but negative serology

Stephen Osiro, Camille Hamula, Allison Glaser, Meenakshi Rana, Dallas Dunn

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)168-170
Number of pages3
JournalDiagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease
Volume88
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2017

Keywords

  • Eosinophilia
  • Hyperinfection
  • Serology
  • Strongyloidiasis

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