Case report: human infestation with Strongyloides stercoralis
- Author:
Vuong Phuc Duong
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Strongyloides stercoralis
- MeSH:
Strongyloides stercoralis;
Strongyloides;
Therapeutics;
diagnosis;
- From:Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Information
2003;0(4):35-37
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Author reported a case of human infestation with Strongyloides stercoralis in a female patient, 65 years old, living in Hung Yen province, treated at Central Military Hospital 108 on August, 23rd, 2003. The clinical symptoms were prolonged diarrhea and anaemia.
The examination of feces and duodenal juice finds out larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis. Sample blood presents an increase of eosinophilis. This patient was treated with thiabendazole (Mintezol) 25 mg/kg/day in 4 days and got good results. In a patient with prolonged unclear diarrhea, increased eosinophilis, living in epidemic area, it's considered infestation with Strongyloides stercoralis so that patient can be examined and tested appropriately. Early diagnosis will help patients receive specific treatment. Thiabendazol (Mitezol) and albendazol (Zentel) are effective drugs
