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A case of Strongyloides Stercoralis induced duodenitis and pancreatitis.
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IDCases [IDCases] 2022 Feb 04; Vol. 27, pp. e01442. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Feb 04 (Print Publication: 2022). - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Strongyloidiasis is endemic in tropical and sub-tropical regions however cases of strongyloidiasis have been reported in temperate climates. Corticosteroid use, immunosuppression, infection with human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV1), and chronic alcohol use are the most common and well-established risk factors for strongyloidiasis. Due to Strongyloides stercoralis characteristic features of hyperinfection and dissemination, it can potentially cause a lethal infection in an immunocompromised individual. Strongyloidiasis is predominantly asymptomatic, however some unusual manifestations of strongyloidiasis include duodenal obstruction, ileus, reactive arthritis, ascites, hepatic lesions, and pancreatitis. Here we present a case of a 47-year-old-St. Lucian female who was found to have duodenitis and pancreatitis secondary to Strongyloides stercoralis in the setting of underlying HTLV-1 infection and chronic alcohol use.<br />Competing Interests: No conflict of interests.<br /> (© 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2214-2509
- Volume :
- 27
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- IDCases
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 35198385
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01442