Strongyloidiasis: A case with acute XXXX and a literature review.

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Strongyloides stercoralis, a soil transmitted helminth @entity281 , affects millions with varying prevalence worldwide. A large number of affected hosts are asymptomatic. Symptoms pertaining to pulmonary and gastrointestinal involvement may be present. Manifestations of involvement beyond lung and intestine can be seen with dissemination of @entity281 and lethal hyperinfection. Immunosuppression secondary to use of @entity230 or other immunosuppressants and coexistence of @entity2662 are the known risk factors for dissemination and hyperinfection. Diagnostic modalities comprise stool examination, serology and molecular testing. Stool tests are inexpensive but are limited by low sensitivity, whereas serologic and molecular tests are more precise but at the expense of higher cost. Treatment with @entity3070 or @entity3753 as an alternative is safe and efficacious. We present a rare case of acute @entity788 secondary to Strongyloides. High index of suspicion in @entity1 specifically from endemic countries of origin and lack of other common etiologies of acute @entity788 may help in early diagnosis and prompt treatment of this potentially fatal @entity281 .
