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Upper and lower [[Endoscopy|GI endoscopy]], [[skin biopsy]], and [[Bronchoalveolar lavage|BAL]] fluid examination are some other diagnostic tests that are employed in diagnosing strongyloidiasis when there is a negative stool exam. | Upper and lower [[Endoscopy|GI endoscopy]], [[skin biopsy]], and [[Bronchoalveolar lavage|BAL]] fluid examination are some other diagnostic tests that are employed in diagnosing strongyloidiasis when there is a negative stool exam.<ref name="pmid21509240">{{cite journal |vauthors=Al-Sajee DM, Al-Hamdani A |title=A case of gastric and duodenal strongyloidiasis |journal=Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J |volume=10 |issue=2 |pages=262–5 |year=2010 |pmid=21509240 |pmc=3074720 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
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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.[2]
| Test | Findings |
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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
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.