Fulminant gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection in an AIDS patient
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 46(1): 111-113, Jan.-Feb. 2013. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
Strongyloides stercoralis is an endemic nematode to tropical and subtropical regions of the globe. The parasite is capable of autoinfection, which is limited by an intact immune response. In immunocompromised hosts, hyperinfection and dissemination can occur and have a high index of mortality. A hyperinfection syndrome with dissemination is frequently associated with corticosteroid administration and other conditions (malignancies and organ transplantation). Interestingly, although strongyloidiasis is common among AIDS patients in endemic areas, the hyperinfection syndrome is rarely noted. We report here on a rare manifestation of fulminant gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to hyperinfection of strongyloidiasis in a female drug-abusing, alcoholic HIV/AIDS patient.
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01-internacional
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Assunto principal:
Estrongiloidíase
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Superinfecção
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Strongyloides stercoralis
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Infecções Oportunistas Relacionadas com a AIDS
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Hemorragia Gastrointestinal
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil