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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.
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.[1][2]
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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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| Duodenal aspiration |
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References
- ↑ Al-Sajee DM, Al-Hamdani A (2010). "A case of gastric and duodenal strongyloidiasis". Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 10 (2): 262–5. PMC 3074720. PMID 21509240.
- ↑ 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.