Massive strongyloidiasis: report of four cases

Authors

  • M. C. Ramos UNICAMP; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas; Departamento de Medicina Preventiva e Social
  • R. J. Pedro UNICAMP; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas; Departamento de Clínica Médica
  • L. J. Silva UNICAMP; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas; Departamento de Medicina Preventiva e Social
  • M. L. M. Branchinni UNICAMP; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas; Departamento de Clínica Médica
  • F. L. Gonçales Junior UNICAMP; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas; Departamento de Clínica Médica

Abstract

Four cases of overwhelming strongyloidiasis, three of them fatal are reported. Anyone were under a immunossupressive regimen or had a previously detected immunossuppressive disease. Emphasis is placed on the malabsorption syndrome which was noted in almost all of them. The physiopathological aspects of the clinical findings, especially constipation and recurrent meningitis are discussed.

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Published

1984-08-01

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 4 (1984)

Section

Case Reports

How to Cite

Ramos, M. C., Pedro, R. J., Silva, L. J., Branchinni, M. L. M., & Gonçales Junior, F. L. (1984). Massive strongyloidiasis: report of four cases . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 26(4), 216-221. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/87305