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Case Reports
. 2019 Aug;101(2):418-421.
doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.19-0347.

Case Report: Two Cases of Strongyloidiasis Presenting with Thrombotic Events

Mara Waters  1 , Sigmund Krajden  2   3 , Christie Kim  3 , Reem Elsobky  3 , Bohdan Lychacz  3 , Matthew Cheung  4   1 , Mark Crowther  5 , Jay Keystone  6   1
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Case Report: Two Cases of Strongyloidiasis Presenting with Thrombotic Events

Mara Waters et al. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2019 Aug.

Abstract

We report two unusual cases of clinical strongyloidiasis that present as extensive thrombosis: a case of hyperinfection with concurrent eosinophilia and a case of disseminated infection as a complication of immunosuppression. We discuss risk factors for the development of Strongyloides stercoralis infection and thromboembolism, and the recommended management.

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Figure 1.
CT angiography of chest: occlusive thrombosis of the left internal jugular, left axillary, subclavian, and brachiocephalic veins. (A) Coronal section. (B) Axial section at level T2.
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