Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine
Babol University of Medical Sciences
چهارشنبه 6 خرداد 1405
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دوره 17، شماره 2 - ( 1-1405 )
جلد 17 شماره 2 صفحات 0-25 |
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Ethics code: IR.MUBABOL.HRI.REC.1404.099
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Firuzpour F, Beigvand P, Moradi N, Zaboli H, Jafarpour F, Naghdizadeh Z et al . Strongyloides Steroralis: A Case Report to Manifest the Diagnosis and Treatment. Caspian J Intern Med 2026; 17 (2) :25-0
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Strongyloides Steroralis: A Case Report to Manifest the Diagnosis and Treatment. . 1405; 17 (2) :25-0
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Background: The Strongyloides genus of nematodes, notably Strongyloides stercoralis, serves as significant parasites affecting terrestrial vertebrates, including humans. These parasites have a complex life cycle that alternates between free-living and parasitic stages, resulting in various clinical manifestations that frequently present with non-specific symptoms. Strongyloidiasis, the condition caused by these parasites, primarily occurs in tropical and temperate regions, where infective larvae can penetrate human skin to establish infections.
Case Presentation: This report presents a 78-year-old male patient who experienced progressive lower limb edema over four months. Considerable accompanying symptoms included functional class II dyspnea, night sweats, fever and chills, nausea, lethargy, and a significant weight loss of 20 kg over eight months. After clinical workups, the pathology report and diagnostic stool examinations confirmed the presence of Strongyloides stercoralis larvae. The patient was treated with Albendazole for seven days, resulting in a complete alleviation of all symptom in follow-up period.
Conclusion: This case report highlights the necessity of increasing awareness of strongyloidiasis, particularly in elderly patients with non-specific systemic symptoms in endemic regions. The effective treatment of this patient with Albendazole demonstrates the importance of timely antiparasitic therapy in alleviating symptoms and preventing complications associated with Strongyloidiasis. Clinicians should maintain suspicion and include this infection in differential diagnoses of protein-loss enteropathy. Enhanced diagnostic efforts and prompt treatment are essential to mitigate the risks of this neglected tropical disease, especially in vulnerable populations.
Case Presentation: This report presents a 78-year-old male patient who experienced progressive lower limb edema over four months. Considerable accompanying symptoms included functional class II dyspnea, night sweats, fever and chills, nausea, lethargy, and a significant weight loss of 20 kg over eight months. After clinical workups, the pathology report and diagnostic stool examinations confirmed the presence of Strongyloides stercoralis larvae. The patient was treated with Albendazole for seven days, resulting in a complete alleviation of all symptom in follow-up period.
Conclusion: This case report highlights the necessity of increasing awareness of strongyloidiasis, particularly in elderly patients with non-specific systemic symptoms in endemic regions. The effective treatment of this patient with Albendazole demonstrates the importance of timely antiparasitic therapy in alleviating symptoms and preventing complications associated with Strongyloidiasis. Clinicians should maintain suspicion and include this infection in differential diagnoses of protein-loss enteropathy. Enhanced diagnostic efforts and prompt treatment are essential to mitigate the risks of this neglected tropical disease, especially in vulnerable populations.
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Gastroentrology
دریافت: 1404/3/1 | پذیرش: 1404/8/26 | انتشار: 1404/12/13
دریافت: 1404/3/1 | پذیرش: 1404/8/26 | انتشار: 1404/12/13
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