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Strongyloides Hyperinfection Syndrome (SHS) in a Patient With Prolonged Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Exposure: A Case

Julius M Nagaratnam1, Alexandra Richmond2, James D Perry3

  • 1Family Medicine, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, USA.

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Strongyloides hyperinfection syndrome (SHS) is a severe parasitic infection. Early screening in high-risk patients, especially the immunocompromised, is crucial to reduce mortality from SHS.

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