STRONGYLOIDES-STERCORALIS

  • 1 January 1978
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 118  (8) , 933-935
Abstract
S. stercoralis, a nematode not well known to many Canadian physicians, infects 35% of some tropical populations. Larvae can be isolated from the stools in 25% of cases and from duodenal aspirates in 95%. Treatment is with thiabendazole, given twice daily in a dose of 25 mg/kg up to a maximum of 1.5 g/d [total dose]. Frequently an individual with a previously asymptomatic infection presents with hyperinfection and death rapidly ensues, but usually classical symptoms are present. Such a case is described. Immunosuppression is frequently associated with the hyperinfective state.