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'''Strongyloidiasis''' is a [[List of human parasitic diseases|human parasitic disease]] caused by the [[nematode]] (roundworm) ''[[Strongyloides stercoralis]]'', or sometimes ''S. fülleborni''. It can cause a number of symptoms in people, principally skin symptoms, [[abdominal pain]], [[diarrhea]] and [[weight loss#Unintentional weight loss|weight loss]]. In some people, particularly those who require [[corticosteroid]]s or other immunosuppressive medication, ''Strongyloides'' can cause a | '''Strongyloidiasis''' is a [[List of human parasitic diseases|human parasitic disease]] caused by the [[nematode]] (roundworm) ''[[Strongyloides stercoralis]]'', or sometimes ''S. fülleborni''. It can cause a number of symptoms in people, principally skin symptoms, [[abdominal pain]], [[diarrhea]] and [[weight loss#Unintentional weight loss|weight loss]]. In some people, particularly those who require [[corticosteroid]]s or other immunosuppressive medication, ''Strongyloides'' can cause a hyperinfection syndrome that can lead to death if untreated. The diagnosis is made by blood and stool tests. The drug [[ivermectin]] is widely used in the treatment of strongyloidiasis. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Strongyloidiasis is a human parasitic disease caused by the nematode (roundworm) Strongyloides stercoralis, or sometimes S. fülleborni. It can cause a number of symptoms in people, principally skin symptoms, abdominal pain, diarrhea and weight loss. In some people, particularly those who require corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive medication, Strongyloides can cause a hyperinfection syndrome that can lead to death if untreated. The diagnosis is made by blood and stool tests. The drug ivermectin is widely used in the treatment of strongyloidiasis.
Treatment
Medical Therapy
The drug of choice for the treatment of uncomplicated strongyloidiasis is ivermectin with albendazole as the alternative. All patients who are at risk of disseminated strongyloidiasis should be treated. (Albendazole is approved by the FDA, but considered investigational for this purpose).[1]
Prevention
Good personal hygiene can reduce the risk of strongyloidiasis. Public health services and sanitary facilities provide good infection control.