Larva currens secundaria a corticoterapia. Reporte de un caso / Larva currens secondary to corticotherapy. Case report

RESUMEN

La infección por el nuevo coronavirus (SARS-CoV2) tuvo un tratamiento debatido debido a la incógnita sobre su patogenia,que con el pasar del tiempo se aclaró evidenciándose un componente inflamatorio, siendo la corticoterapia una opciónterapéutica. En pacientes con corticoides es primordial conocer las posibles reacciones colaterales por su efecto inmuno-supresor. Presentamos el caso de un varón de origen ecuatoriano, de 48 años, que tras infección por SARS-CoV-2 tratadacon corticoides presentó exantema serpiginoso que tras serología para Strongyloides stercoralis se confirmó el diagnósticode larva currens.(AU)

ABSTRACT

The infection by the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) had in its beginnings a debated treatment, due to the unknown aboutits pathogenesis, which with the passage of time was clarified evidencing an inflammatory component. Corticosteroid the-rapy showed as a therapeutic option. In patients with corticosteroids it is essential to know the possible side reactions dueto their immunosuppressive effect. We present the case of a 48-year-old male from Ecuador, who after infection by SARS-CoV-2 treated with corticosteroids, suffering as a complication the appearance of a serpiginous rash in the lumbar region.Due to its migratory history, serology for Strongyloides stercoralis, the diagnosis of currens larva was confirmed.(AU)