Abstract
Strongyloidiasis is a helminthic disease which is common in the tropics, subtropics and especially prevalent in far east. It is rarely reported in Bangladesh probably due to the low index of suspicion in common practice. We are reporting a case of strongyloidiasis that was found in a middle-aged patient presenting with diarrhoea, weight loss and generalized itching. He was treated in different hospitals and undergone extensive investigation. We diagnosed him as a case of strongyloidiasis on the basis of stool microscopy examination and treated with Ivermectin.J MEDICINE Jan 2018; 19 (1) : 54-57
Highlights
Strongyloidiasis is one of the most important helminthic infections affecting humans
Case presentation: A 40 years old gentleman got admitted with complaints of frequent episodes of diarrhea, anorexia and weight loss approximately 30 kg and generalizes intense itching associated with skin eruption and scaling for 6 months
Strongyloidiasis is a helminthic disease caused by Strongyloides Stercoralis, a soil transmitted nematode
Summary
Strongyloidiasis is one of the most important helminthic infections affecting humans It may manifest clinically as mild or asymptomatic disease persisting for decades. A 40 years old gentleman got admitted with complaints of frequent episodes of diarrhea, anorexia and weight loss approximately 30 kg and generalizes intense itching associated with skin eruption and scaling for 6 months. He took treatment from local physician several times for this illness but his condition didn’t improve and he became bed ridden for last 2 months. Other biochemical test reports including renal function, thyroid function test and serum iron, calcium, magnesium, vit B12 and folic acid were within normal limit. His abdominal symptoms and generalized well-being were improved and he was discharged
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