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|Upper GI endoscopy | |Upper GI endoscopy | ||
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* | * Typically found in the proximal part of the small intestine, | ||
* | * Edematous and erythematous mucosa with larva on biopsy | ||
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|BAL/ Sputum examination | |BAL/ Sputum examination | ||
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* IndicateduriLarvae can be detected by simple wet-mount in fluid collected by BAL | |||
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|Skin biopsy | |Skin biopsy | ||
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* Obtain specimens from the purpuric eruptions | |||
* Edema, extravasated red blood cells (RBCs), and some lymphocytes in the superficial dermis. | |||
* The larvae range in size from 9 to 15 µm. | |||
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|CSF (CNS involvement) | |CSF (CNS involvement) | ||
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* Findings similar to bacterial meningitis | * Findings similar to bacterial meningitis | ||
* Negative | * Negative Gram stain | ||
* A wet mount preparation may reveal ''S stercoralis'' larvae. | * A wet mount preparation may reveal ''S stercoralis'' larvae. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Other diagnostic tests
| Test | Findings |
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| Upper GI endoscopy |
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| BAL/ Sputum examination |
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| Skin biopsy |
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| CSF (CNS involvement) |
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