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[Disseminated strongyloidiasis].

J P Nozais1, M Thellier, A Datry

  • 1Service de Parasitologie et Mycologie, CHU Pitié Salpêtrière, Paris.

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|June 5, 2001
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Strongyloidiasis, a parasitic infection, can persist through autoinfection and become severe in immunocompromised individuals. Early diagnosis and treatment with ivermectin are crucial due to high fatality rates in disseminated cases.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology
  • Tropical Medicine

Background:

  • Strongyloidiasis is an intestinal parasitic infection prevalent in tropical and subtropical zones.
  • The unique autoinfection cycle allows for persistent infection without re-exposure.
  • Immunocompromised patients, especially those on corticotherapy, are at risk for hyperinfection and disseminated disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the risks associated with Strongyloidiasis, particularly hyperinfection and disseminated forms.
  • To emphasize the critical need for timely diagnosis and treatment in at-risk populations.
  • To inform about current treatment recommendations for disseminated strongyloidiasis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of Strongyloidiasis pathogenesis, focusing on autoinfection and hyperinfection.

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  • Characterization of disseminated strongyloidiasis clinical manifestations.
  • Evaluation of treatment strategies, including ivermectin efficacy.

    • Main Results:

    • Disseminated strongyloidiasis presents with severe gastrointestinal, respiratory, and systemic involvement, including meningitis and bacteremia.
    • The condition has a high fatality rate, estimated at 80% in disseminated cases.
    • Ivermectin is recognized as an effective and well-tolerated treatment option.

    Conclusions:

    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment of Strongyloidiasis are imperative, especially before initiating long-term corticotherapy in susceptible individuals.
    • Understanding the autoinfection cycle is key to managing endemic infections.
    • Ivermectin is the recommended treatment for disseminated strongyloidiasis due to its effectiveness and tolerability.