Korean J Parasitol.
2003 Dec;41(4):239-242. 10.3347/kjp.2003.41.4.239.
Strongyloidiasis associated with amebiasis and giardiaisis in an immunocompetent boy presented with acute abdomen
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, TR-26480, Eskisehir, Turkey.
- 2Department of Microbiology, Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, TR-26480, Eskisehir, Turkey.
- 3Department of Pediatric Surgery, Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, TR-26480, Eskisehir, Turkey.
- KMID: 662764
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3347/kjp.2003.41.4.239
Abstract
- Strongyloides stercoralis (SS) is an intestinal nematode that is mainly endemic in tropical and subtropical regions and sporadic in temperate zones. SS infection frequently occurs in people who have hematologic malignancies, HIV infection and in individuals undergoing immunosuppressive therapy. In this study, we report a 12- year-old immunocompetent boy who was admitted to our hospital with acute abdomen. Laboratory evaluation showed strongyloidiasis, amebiasis and giardiasis. Clinical and laboratory findings immediately improved with albendazole therapy. Therefore, when diarrhea with signs of acute abdomen is observed, stool examinations should be done for enteroparasitosis. This approach will prevent misdiagnosis as acute abdomen. Complete clinical improvement is possible by medical therapy without surgical intervention.
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