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Upper and lower GI endoscopy, | Upper and lower [[Endoscopy|GI endoscopy]], [[skin biopsy]], and [[Bronchoalveolar lavage|BAL]] fluid examination are some other diagnostic tests that are employed in diagnosing strongyloidiasis when there is a negative stool exam.<ref name="pmid17940124">{{cite journal |vauthors=Segarra-Newnham M |title=Manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis infection |journal=Ann Pharmacother |volume=41 |issue=12 |pages=1992–2001 |year=2007 |pmid=17940124 |doi=10.1345/aph.1K302 |url=}}</ref> | ||
==Other diagnostic tests== | ==Other diagnostic tests== | ||
Upper and lower GI endoscopy, | Upper and lower [[Endoscopy|GI endoscopy]], [[skin biopsy]], and [[Bronchoalveolar lavage|BAL]] fluid examination are some other diagnostic tests that are employed in diagnosing strongyloidiasis when there is a negative stool exam. | ||
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* Findings similar to bacterial meningitis | * Findings similar to [[Bacterial meningitis MRI|bacterial meningitis]] | ||
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* 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
Upper and lower GI endoscopy, skin biopsy, and BAL fluid examination are some other diagnostic tests that are employed in diagnosing strongyloidiasis when there is a negative stool exam.[1]
Other diagnostic tests
Upper and lower GI endoscopy, skin biopsy, and BAL fluid examination are some other diagnostic tests that are employed in diagnosing strongyloidiasis when there is a negative stool exam.
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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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References
- ↑ Segarra-Newnham M (2007). "Manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis infection". Ann Pharmacother. 41 (12): 1992–2001. doi:10.1345/aph.1K302. PMID 17940124.