Strongyloides hyperinfection in Ethiopian immigrants in Israel.
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.
Malnick
Stephen
S
Department of Internal Medicine C, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel. stevash@trendline.co.il
Somin
Marina
M
Beilinson
Nick
N
Basevitch
Alon
A
Bregman
Gennady
G
Zimhony
Oren
O
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