<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...
Main Authors: | Al Maslamani Mona, Al Soub Hussam, Al Khal Abdel Latif, Al Bozom Issam, Abu Khattab Mohammed, Chacko Kadavil |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
2009-01-01
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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 |
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