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A Case of Strongyloidiasis: An Immigrant Healthcare Worker Presenting with Fatigue and Weight Loss
Joint Authors
Azizi, Heela
Kahn, Alexa
Grewal, Tarundeep
Shakir, Zaid
Takkouche, Sahar
Aung, Khin N.
Lois, William
Hasan, Muhammad
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-06-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Strongyloides stercoralis is an intestinal nematode parasite classified as a soil-transmitted helminth, endemic in tropical and subtropical regions.
Strongyloides stercoralis can remain dormant for decades after the initial infection.
Case.
We describe a patient who was diagnosed with Strongyloides stercoralis infection three weeks after a left inguinal hernia repair and discuss approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Conclusions.
Physicians in the United States often miss opportunities to identify patients with chronic strongyloidiasis.
Symptoms may be vague and screening tests have limitations.
We review current strategies for diagnosis and treatment of chronic intestinal strongyloidiasis in immigrant patients who have significant travel history to tropical regions and discuss the clinical features and management of the infection.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Grewal, Tarundeep& Azizi, Heela& Kahn, Alexa& Shakir, Zaid& Takkouche, Sahar& Aung, Khin N.…[et al.]. 2017. A Case of Strongyloidiasis: An Immigrant Healthcare Worker Presenting with Fatigue and Weight Loss. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Grewal, Tarundeep…[et al.]. A Case of Strongyloidiasis: An Immigrant Healthcare Worker Presenting with Fatigue and Weight Loss. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Grewal, Tarundeep& Azizi, Heela& Kahn, Alexa& Shakir, Zaid& Takkouche, Sahar& Aung, Khin N.…[et al.]. A Case of Strongyloidiasis: An Immigrant Healthcare Worker Presenting with Fatigue and Weight Loss. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146401
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1146401