Respiratory failure due to Strongyloides stercoralis in a patient with a renal transplant.
We report a case of respiratory failure  caused by Strongyloides stercoralis in a patient with a renal transplant; the respiratory failure showed dramatic response to therapy with thiabendazole. The clinical aspects of infestation with S stercoralis in the immunocompromised host are discussed, and features are demonstrated which may have significant implications concerning primary treatment and prophylaxis.
D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008174:Lung Diseases, Parasitic / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*; D013322:Strongyloidiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents