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Strongyloidiasis |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Treatment: |
| The goal of treatment is to eliminate the worms with anti-worm medications (anthelminthics) such as ivermectin or thiabendazole. |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
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Full recovery with eradication of parasites is expected with adequate treatment. Sometimes treatment needs to be repeated. Infections that are widespread often have a poor prognosis, especially in patients with weakened immune systems. |
| Complications: |
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| Calling your health care provider: |
| Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of strongyloidiasis are present. |
Strongyloidiasis, creeping eruption on the back |
Digestive system organs |
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