Fatal adult respiratory distress syndrome following successful treatment of pulmonary strongyloidiasis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Hyperinfection with Strongyloides stercoralis occurs mostly in immunocompromised patients, including those treated with systemic steroids. A case of Strongyloides-induced adult respiratory distress syndrome was recently reported, and we now report a case in which fatal ARDS appeared to result from the successful therapy of massive parasitic infection.
Medical subject headings
- Lung Diseases, Parasitic
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Strongyloidiasis