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Strongyloidiasis

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Symptoms:
Signs and tests:
  • Increased cells called eosinophils in blood
  • Stool exam (larvae of S. stercoralis present)
  • Duodenal aspiration (larvae present in duodenal fluid)
  • Antigen test positive for S. stercoralis
  • S. stercoralis in sputum when it moves to the lung
Strongyloidiasis, creeping eruption on the back
Strongyloidiasis, creeping eruption on the back
Digestive system organs
Digestive system organs
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