Fatal Case of Autochthonous <i>Strongyloides stercoralis</i> Hyperinfection in an Immunosuppressed Calabrian Patient

Fatal Case of Autochthonous <i>Strongyloides stercoralis</i> Hyperinfection in an Immunosuppressed Calabrian Patient

<i>Strongyloides stercoralis</i> is an intestinal nematode that can induce disseminated infection in immunocompromised patients. It is most commonly acquired in tropical and subtropical countries; however, foci of the infection have also been reported in temperate geographic areas. In no...

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Main Authors: Manuela Colosimo, Maria Cristina Caroleo, Antonella Caruso, Filippo Luciani, Erika Cione, Giusy Talarico, Virginia Vescio, Giovambattista De Sarro, Pasquale Minchella, Salvatore Nisticò
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Reports
Subjects:
<i>Strongyloides stercoralis</i> hyperinfection
immunosuppression
non-endemic areas
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-841X/5/4/47

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