Prevalence and risk factors of Strongyloides stercoralis in haemodialysis in Cochabamba, Bolivia: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence and risk factors of Strongyloides stercoralis in haemodialysis in Cochabamba, Bolivia: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Strongyloidiasis is an infectious disease that can be fatal in immunocompromised patients. Patients with end-stage renal failure who are on dialysis have a considerably weakened immune system, and organ transplantation is a major risk factor for severe strongyloidiasis. Knowledge...

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Main Authors: Nicolas Tebib, Nathalie Tebib, Mauricio Paredes, Rosario Castro, Stéphanie Baggio, Mario Villarroel Torrico, Amilcar Alejandro Flores Leon, Maya Herbas Zamorano, Francois Chappuis, Laurent Getaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Strongyloides stercoralis
Renal dialysis
Chronic kidney failure
Hyperinfection syndrome
Disseminated strongyloidiasis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-023-03074-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-023-03074-9

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