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|Upper GI endoscopy | |Upper GI [[endoscopy]] | ||
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* Typically found in the proximal part of the small intestine, | * Typically found in the proximal part of the [[small intestine]], | ||
* Edematous and erythematous mucosa with larva on biopsy | * Edematous and [[erythematous mucosa]] with larva on biopsy | ||
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|BAL/ Sputum examination | |[[BAL]]/ Sputum examination | ||
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*Larvae can be detected by simple wet-mount in fluid collected by BAL | *Larvae 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 | * Obtain specimens from the purpuric eruptions | ||
* Edema, extravasated red blood cells (RBCs), and some lymphocytes in the superficial dermis. | * Edema, extravasated [[red blood cells]] (RBCs), and some [[lymphocytes]] in the superficial dermis. | ||
* The larvae range in size from 9 to 15 µm. | * The larvae range in size from 9 to 15 µm. | ||
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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.