Strongyloidiasis

Definition:

Strongyloidiasis is an intestinal parasite infection caused by soil-transmitted helminths of the genus Strongyloides. The disease occurs worldwide, but especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Most patients are asymptomatic, but the ability of this nematode to replicate in the human host leads to persistent infections and can result in chronic disease.

References:

[1]. A A Siddiqui, et al. Diagnosis of Strongyloides stercoralis infection. Clin Infect Dis. 2001 Oct 1;33(7):1040-7. [Content Brief]

[2]. Annette Olsen, et al. Strongyloidiasis--the most neglected of the neglected tropical diseases?. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2009 Oct;103(10):967-72. [Content Brief]

[3]. Marisel Segarra-Newnham, et al. Manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis infection. Ann Pharmacother. 2007 Dec;41(12):1992-2001. [Content Brief]

[4]. Masao Satoh, et al. Treatment strategies in controlling strongyloidiasis. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2004 Nov;5(11):2293-301. [Content Brief]

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