A fatal case of gram negative bacterial sepsis associated with disseminated strongyloidiasis in an immunocompromised patient.
We report a fatal case of disseminated strongyloidiasis in a patient with multiple myeloma receiving chemrotherapy. A fifty-seven years old man presented with severe diarrhoea and vomiting, fever, weight loss and dysphagia,due to mouth ulcers. Despite broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics, albendazole (anti protozoal) and supportive treatment, the patient died of Gram-negative sepsis.
Fasih
Naima
N
Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.
Irfan
Seema
S
Sheikh
Usman
U
Beg
M Sim
MS
D017809:Fatal Outcome; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013322:Strongyloidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*