Occurrence of strongyloidiasis among patients with HTLV-1/2 seen at the outpatient clinic of the Núcleo de Medicina Tropical, Belém, State of Pará, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 46(2): 241-243, Mar-Apr/2013. tab
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Introduction This study investigated the occurrence of Strongyloides stercoralis infestation and coinfection with HTLV-1/2 in Belém, Brazil. Methods S. stercoralis was investigated in stool samples obtained from individuals infected with HTLV-1/2 and their uninfected relatives. Results The frequency of S. stercoralis was 9% (9/100), including six patients infected with HTLV-1 (14.3%), two patients infected with HTLV-2 (11.1%), and one uninfected relative. Two cases of hyperinfestation by S. stercoralis were characterized as HTLV-1. Conclusions These results support the need for the routine investigation of S. stercoralis in patients with HTLV-1, in an attempt to prevent the development of severe forms of strongyloidiasis. .
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Main subject:
Strongyloidiasis
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HTLV-I Infections
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HTLV-II Infections
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Coinfection
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2013
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Article
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