Strongyloides stercoralis Gastric Ulcer: A Rare Cause of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Strongyloidiasis is an infection caused by Strongyloides stercoralis. Gastrointestinal manifestations typically include duodenitis, chronic enterocolitis, and malabsorption, while gastric involvement is very rare. In this case report, the ­authors present a case of upper gastrointestinal bleeding ca...

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Main Authors: Ryan Costa Silva, Joana Rita Carvalho, Ricardo Crespo, Joana Rosa Martins, Nídia Zózimo, Rui Tato Marinho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2020-08-01
Series:GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/509195