title: Strongyloides hyperinfection in Ethiopian immigrants in Israel.
abstract: We report four cases of Strongyloides hyperinfection among Ethiopian immigrants, of which three were fatal. Many immigrants from countries in which Strongyloides is endemic settle in developed countries. A high index of suspicion will lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Testing for Strongyloides infestation in this susceptible population by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay serology, stool testing or duodenal aspiration may prevent the fatal complications of hyperinfection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine C, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel. stevash@trendline.co.il
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Malnick
authors.forename: Marina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Somin
authors.forename: Nick
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Beilinson
authors.forename: Alon
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Basevitch
authors.forename: Gennady
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bregman
authors.forename: Oren
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Zimhony
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000818:Animals; D044383:Black People; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants; D005002:Ethiopia / Q000208:ethnology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D008297:Male; D017171:Strongyloides stercoralis; D013322:Strongyloidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000208:ethnology / Q000628:therapy; D015163:Superinfection