<i>Strongyloides stercoralis</i> hyperinfection after corticosteroid therapy: A report of two cases

Two cases of <i> Strongyloides stercoralis</i> hyperinfection are described. Both patients were expatriates from the Indian subcontinent, and reported the use of corticosteroids. The first patient presented with severe pulmonary disease that necessitated respiratory support, followed by...

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Main Authors: Al Maslamani Mona, Al Soub Hussam, Al Khal Abdel Latif, Al Bozom Issam, Abu Khattab Mohammed, Chacko Kadavil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre 2009-01-01
Series:Annals of Saudi Medicine
Online Access:http://www.saudiannals.net/article.asp?issn=0256-4947;year=2009;volume=29;issue=5;spage=397;epage=401;aulast=Al