Abstract Surveillance for soil-transmitted helminths, strongyloidiasis, cryptosporidiosis, and giardiasis was conducted in Mississippi, USA. PCR performed on 224 fecal samples all helminths 370 only Necator americanus Strongyloides stercoralis identified 1 S. infection. Seroprevalences were 8.8% Toxocara, 27.4% Cryptosporidium, 5.7% Giardia, 0.2% parasites.

A 40-year-old man presented with palpable purpura and symmetrical polyarticular arthritis. Histological examination of the synovial membrane and fluid unexpectedly disclosed Strongyloides stercoralis infestation of the ankle joint.

Strongyloides stercoralis affects over 100 million people worldwide. Those people most susceptible to infection are those with an immunocompromising condition, such as cancer or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Local disease may spread throughout the body of the host, causing a condition termed disseminated strongyloidiasis. Standard treatment for Strongyloides stercoralis infection is oral ...

An assay to detect Strongyloides stercoralis in stool specimens was developed using the loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method. Primers were based on the 28S ribosomal subunit gene. The reaction conditions were optimized and SYTO-82 fluorescent dye was used to allow real-time and visual detection of the product. The product identity was confirmed with restriction enzyme digestion,...

We report a case of Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection in an immunosuppressed individual occurring in a non-endemic area. Geographic risk is not sufficient to rule out Strongyloidiasis in susceptible individuals presenting with severe pulmonary disease.

Figure 1. Diffuse maculopapular rash that appeared simultaneously with high fever, progressive abdominal distention, and massive gastrointestinal bleeding. Diagnosis: Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection syndrome in a patient with human T lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) infection. The duodenal sample obtained through a nasogastric tube showed multiple filariform larvae of Strongyloides s...

Strongyloides stercoralis is the causative agent of strongyloidiasis, which affects more than 300 million people worldwide [1]. Canine strongyloidiasis is also caused by the same species, S. stercoralis of an animal origin with up to 50% worldwide prevalence [2–5]. It is known that human S. stercoralis strains can infect dogs in laboratory settings (dogs have to be immunosuppressed to maintain ...

Hyperinfection syndrome with Strongyloides stercoralis is not uncommon in immunocompromised patients. We present 2 fatal cases of Strongyloides hyperinfection with initial presentation mimicking acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both cases had a history of COPD and had received systemic steroid treatment before or during admission. The initial chest radiograph ...

Transgenesis for Strongyloides and Parastrongyloides was accomplished in 2006 and is based on techniques derived for Caenorhabditis elegans over two decades earlier. Adaptation of these techniques has been possible because Strongyloides and related parasite genera carry out at least one generation of free-living development, with adult males and females residing in soil contaminated by feces fr...

Strongyloides stercoralis is present worldwide and can cause hyperinfection in patients on long-term immunosuppressive doses of steroids, as is sometimes the case for patients treated for leprosy reactions. Strongyloides hyperinfection can present with ileus, as is discussed in this case report. Physicians, including surgeons, should be aware of this entity in order to avoid an unnecessary lapa...