Detection of Strongyloides stercoralis in the cerebrospinal fluid of a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

Takayanagui, O M; Lofrano, M M; Araúgo, M B; Chimelli, L · Neurology · 1995

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.

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