1. Strongyloides hyperinfection in Ethiopian immigrants in Israel.
- Author
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Malnick S, Somin M, Beilinson N, Basevitch A, Bregman G, and Zimhony O
- Subjects
- Adult, Aged, 80 and over, Animals, Ethiopia ethnology, Female, Humans, Israel, Male, Strongyloidiasis ethnology, Strongyloidiasis therapy, Superinfection, Black People, Emigrants and Immigrants, Strongyloides stercoralis, Strongyloidiasis diagnosis
- Abstract
We report four cases of Strongyloides hyperinfection among Ethiopian immigrants, of which three were fatal. Many immigrants from countries in which Strongyloides is endemic settle in developed countries. A high index of suspicion will lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Testing for Strongyloides infestation in this susceptible population by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay serology, stool testing or duodenal aspiration may prevent the fatal complications of hyperinfection.
- Published
- 2009