Strongyloides Stercoralis Hyperinfection in an Unconscious Diabetic Patient With Dermatomyositis

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Sharifdini M¹ ; Hesari A² ; Mahdavi SA³ ; Alipour A^{4, 5} ; Kia EB^{4, 5}

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1. Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
2. Emergency Department of Emam Reza Hospital, Qom Medical Center, Social Security Organization, Qom, Iran
3. Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, Amol Faculty of Paramedics, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
4. Center for Research of Endemic Parasites of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
5. Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P. O. Box: 14155-6446, Tehran, Iran

Source: Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology Published:2018

Abstract

A case of Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection in a patient with dermatomyositis and diabetes mellitus is herein reported. The case was a 60-year-old female admitted due to watery diarrhea and unconsciousness. She had a 10-year history of chronic immunosuppressive therapy including methotrexate and prednisolone for dermatomyositis. Stool parasitological examination revealed numerous rhabditiform larvae of threadworm 'S. stercoralis.' Larva in stool sample was characterized by sequencing of mitochondrial DNA. After treatment with ivermectin, the patient recovered without evidence of S. stercoralis in follow-up stool samples. In endemic areas, stool examination for detection of S. stercoralis should be performed on a regular basis for all patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy, as early detection and treatment are necessary to minimize complications of severe strongyloidiasis. © 2018 Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology. All rights reserved.

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MLA	Sharifdini M, et al.. "Strongyloides Stercoralis Hyperinfection in an Unconscious Diabetic Patient With Dermatomyositis." Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, vol. 61, no. 1, 2018, pp. 109-112.
APA	Sharifdini M, Hesari A, Mahdavi SA, Alipour A, Kia EB (2018). Strongyloides Stercoralis Hyperinfection in an Unconscious Diabetic Patient With Dermatomyositis. Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 61(1), 109-112.
Chicago	Sharifdini M, Hesari A, Mahdavi SA, Alipour A, Kia EB. "Strongyloides Stercoralis Hyperinfection in an Unconscious Diabetic Patient With Dermatomyositis." Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology 61, no. 1 (2018): 109-112.
Harvard	Sharifdini M et al. (2018) 'Strongyloides Stercoralis Hyperinfection in an Unconscious Diabetic Patient With Dermatomyositis', Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 61(1), pp. 109-112.
Vancouver	Sharifdini M, Hesari A, Mahdavi SA, Alipour A, Kia EB. Strongyloides Stercoralis Hyperinfection in an Unconscious Diabetic Patient With Dermatomyositis. Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology. 2018;61(1):109-112.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Sharifdini M and Hesari A and Mahdavi SA and Alipour A and Kia EB}, title = {Strongyloides Stercoralis Hyperinfection in an Unconscious Diabetic Patient With Dermatomyositis}, journal = {Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology}, volume = {61}, number = {1}, pages = {109-112}, year = {2018} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Sharifdini M AU - Hesari A AU - Mahdavi SA AU - Alipour A AU - Kia EB TI - Strongyloides Stercoralis Hyperinfection in an Unconscious Diabetic Patient With Dermatomyositis JO - Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology VL - 61 IS - 1 SP - 109 EP - 112 PY - 2018 ER -

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