Strongyloidiasis stercoralis: is it a health problem in Saudi Arabia?
S. stercoralis which does not need intermediate host, undergo free cycle in the soil, was reported. So, human strongyloidiasis as an introduced or a misdiagnosed problem was discussed.
Al-Mathal
Ebtesam M
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Department of Zoology, College of Science for Girls, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. mathalem@hotmail.com
D000818:Animals; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012529:Saudi Arabia; D017171:Strongyloides stercoralis; D013322:Strongyloidiasis / Q000453:epidemiology*