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Strongyloidiasis manifested as asthma.

N E Dunlap, M S Shin, S S Polt

    Southern Medical Journal
    |January 1, 1984
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    Strongyloides stercoralis infection can mimic asthma symptoms. Corticosteroid treatment may worsen this parasitic infection, highlighting the need for specific antiparasitic therapy like thiabendazole.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Parasitology
    • Pulmonology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Strongyloides stercoralis is a nematode parasite causing a range of clinical manifestations.
    • Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness.

    Observation:

    • A case of Strongyloides stercoralis infection presenting with asthma-like symptoms is described.
    • The patient experienced a hyperinfection syndrome with symptom exacerbation following corticosteroid administration.

    Findings:

    • Corticosteroid therapy aggravated the Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection.
    • Discontinuation of corticosteroids and institution of thiabendazole therapy led to clinical improvement.

    Implications:

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    • This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in patients with refractory asthma.
    • Misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment (e.g., corticosteroids) can lead to severe complications in Strongyloides stercoralis infections.
    • Prompt diagnosis and specific antiparasitic treatment are crucial for managing Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection.