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===Based on organ system involved=== | ===Based on organ system involved=== | ||
*Hyperinfection syndrome | *Hyperinfection syndrome: The strongyloidiasis infection is limited to the GI tract and the lungs | ||
*Disseminated strongyloidiasis | *Disseminated strongyloidiasis: Multiple organ systems are involved. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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
Strongyloidiasis may be classified as acute or chronic based on the duration of symptoms and as hyperinfection syndrome or disseminated strongyloidiasis based on the organ system involvement.
Strongyloidiasis classification
Strongyloidiasis may be classified as acute or chronic based on the duration of symptoms and as hyperinfection syndrome or disseminated strongyloidiasis based on the organ system involvement.[1]
Based on duration of symptoms
- Acute strongyloidiasis
- Chronic strongyloidiasis
Based on organ system involved
- Hyperinfection syndrome: The strongyloidiasis infection is limited to the GI tract and the lungs
- Disseminated strongyloidiasis: Multiple organ systems are involved.
References
- ↑ Beknazarova M, Whiley H, Ross K (2016). "Strongyloidiasis: A Disease of Socioeconomic Disadvantage". Int J Environ Res Public Health. 13 (5). doi:10.3390/ijerph13050517. PMC 4881142. PMID 27213420.