Strongyloidosis hyperinfection in a neutropenic host diagnosed by bronchoalveolar lavage.
Opportunistic disseminated strongyloidosis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. In addition to a high index of clinical suspicion, alerting the microbiologist will help in diagnosing this condition early and institute therapy. We report a 51-year-old male who developed pulmonary infiltrates during the period of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. Strongyloidosis larvae were found on bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and stool specimens. The patient responded to treatment with albendazole.
Balamugesh
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Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. drbalamugesh@cmcvellore.ac.in
Christopher
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George
Biju
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Rajesh
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D018893:Bronchoalveolar Lavage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009503:Neutropenia / Q000150:complications*; D013322:Strongyloidiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*