Duodenal obstruction due to Strongyloides stercoralis in a patient with HTLV-1 infection

Duodenal obstruction due to Strongyloides stercoralis in a patient with HTLV-1 infection

Strongyloides stercoralis is a nematode helminth endemic to tropical and subtropical regions. Strongyloidiasis can manifest with varied clinical symptoms, predominantly gastrointestinal. Duodenal obstruction is an uncommon manifestation. We report such a patient with underlying Human T-lymphotropic...

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Veröffentlicht in:Tropical doctor 2022-10, Vol.52 (4), p.596-597
Hauptverfasser: Harshan, Madhuri, Niyas, Vettakkara Kandy Muhammed, Arjun, Rajalakshmi
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Strongyloides stercoralis is a nematode helminth endemic to tropical and subtropical regions. Strongyloidiasis can manifest with varied clinical symptoms, predominantly gastrointestinal. Duodenal obstruction is an uncommon manifestation. We report such a patient with underlying Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection.
ISSN:0049-4755
1758-1133
DOI:10.1177/00494755221114318