Detection of Strongyloides stercoralis in the cerebrospinal fluid of a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection syndrome in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome with CNS involvement who died despite prompt institution of thiabendazole.
Medical subject headings
- AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Strongyloides stercoralis
- Strongyloidiasis