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Case Reports
. 1978 Apr 22;118(8):933-5.

Strongyloides stercoralis

J R Barr
Case Reports

Strongyloides stercoralis

J R Barr. Can Med Assoc J. .

Abstract

Strongyloides stercoralis, a nematode not well known to many Canadian physicians, infects 35% of some tropical populations. Larvae can be isolated from the stools in 25% of cases and from duodenal aspirates in 95%. Treatment is with thiabendazole given twice daily in a dose of 25 mg/kg up to a maximum of 1.5 g/d. Frenquently an individual with a previously asymptomatic infection presents with hyperinfection and death rapidly ensues, but usually classical symptoms are present. Such a case is described. Immunosuppression is frequently associated with the hyperinfective state.

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