An unusual cause of malabsorption in an immunocompetent host.
Gastrointestinal tract infestation with Strongyloides stercoralis is common in the tropical and subtropical areas of the world. In an immunocompetent person, disease is generally asymptomatic. However, it has the potential to cause serious life threatening disease in an immunocompromised patient. We report a 55 years old immunocompetent person who presented with malabsorption secondary to strongyloides stercoralis infestation. Unusual infestations like strongyloides should also be considered while investigating malabsorption.
Atul
Sachdev
S
Department of Medicine, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh 160 030, India. atulsachdev@glide.net.in
Ajay
Duseja
D
Ritambhara
Nada
N
Harsh
Mohan
M
Ashish
Bhalla
B
D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D008286:Malabsorption Syndromes / Q000469:parasitology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017171:Strongyloides stercoralis; D013322:Strongyloidiasis / Q000150:complications*