Fatal strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection syndrome in an alcoholic diabetic patient from Mexico

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Abstract

Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection syndrome is a medical emergency that requires a high level of suspicion. Immunocompromised patients are at high risk of hyperinfection syndrome; however, malnutrition, alcoholism, and diabetes mellitus also need to be considered as predisposing factors. The diagnosis and treatment of Strongyloides hyperinfection are challenging and patients often have severe complications. Consequently, mortality is overwhelmingly high, with proportions above 60%. Herein, we report a case of Strongyloides hyperinfection in a 40-year-old alcoholic diabetic patient living in Mexico. Unfortunately, the late diagnosis resulted in his death despite the treatment and supportive measures. Increased awareness is needed to prevent the dire consequences of strongyloidiasis.

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Rodriguez-Perez, E. G., Arce-Mendoza, A. Y., Saldivar-Palacios, R., & Escandon-Vargas, K. (2020). Fatal strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection syndrome in an alcoholic diabetic patient from Mexico. Biomedica, 40, 32–36. https://doi.org/10.7705/biomedica.5071

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