Strongyloidiasis

This page is about clinical aspects of the disease.  For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Strongyloides stercoralis.

Strongyloidiasis
Classification and external resources
Micrograph showing strongyloidiasis; a fragment of a worm is seen in the lower right hand corner. H&E stain.

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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Strongyloidiasis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
X Ray
CT
MRI
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Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Strongyloidiasis On the Web
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Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Strongyloidiasis
CDC on Strongyloidiasis
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Directions to Hospitals Treating Strongyloidiasis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Strongyloidiasis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Strongyloides infection, Hyperinfection syndrome, Intestinal strongyloidiasis, Infection by strongylus.

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | X-ray | CT scan| Ultrasound | Other Imaging findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1