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Case Report: Disseminated Strongyloidiasis in a Patient with COVID-19.

Authors :
Lier AJ
Tuan JJ
Davis MW
Paulson N
McManus D
Campbell S
Peaper DR
Topal JE
Source :
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene [Am J Trop Med Hyg] 2020 Oct; Vol. 103 (4), pp. 1590-1592.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The SARS-CoV-2 virus has emerged and rapidly evolved into a current global pandemic. Although bacterial and fungal coinfections have been associated with COVID-19, little is known about parasitic infection. We report a case of a COVID-19 patient who developed disseminated strongyloidiasis following treatment with high-dose corticosteroids and tocilizumab. Screening for Strongyloides infection should be pursued in individuals with COVID-19 who originate from endemic regions before initiating immunosuppressive therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1476-1645
Volume :
103
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32830642
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.20-0699