Strongyloidiasis in the immunocompetent: an overlooked infection
Strongyloidiasis is a parasitic infestation caused by Strongyloides stercoralis. Most cases are asymptomatic; however, symptomatic patients may present with a wide range of non-specific cutaneous, pulmonary, or gastrointestinal symptoms posing a diagnostic dilemma and delay in diagnosis. We report a...
Main Authors: | Niranjan Tachamo, Salik Nazir, Saroj Lohani, Paras Karmacharya |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center
2016-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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Online Access: | http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/view/32038/pdf_198 |
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