title: Pulmonary Strongyloidiasis Masquerading as Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
abstract: Pulmonary strongyloidiasis is an uncommon presentation ofStrongyloidesinfection, usually seen in immunocompromised hosts. The manifestations are similar to that of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Therefore, the diagnosis of pulmonary strongyloidiasis could be challenging in a COPD patient, unless a high index of suspicion is maintained. Here, we present a case ofStrongyloideshyperinfection in a COPD patient mimicking acute exacerbation, who was on chronic steroid therapy.
authors: Department of Pulmonary Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India.
authors: Gourahari
authors: G
authors: Pradhan
authors: Department of Pulmonary Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India.
authors: Priyadarshini
authors: P
authors: Behera
authors: Department of Pulmonary Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India.
authors: Manoj Kumar
authors: MK
authors: Panigrahi
authors: Department of Pulmonary Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India.
authors: Sourin
authors: S
authors: Bhuniya
authors: Department of Pulmonary Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India.
authors: Prasanta Raghab
authors: PR
authors: Mohapatra
authors: Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India.
authors: Jyotirmayee
authors: J
authors: Turuk
authors: Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India.
authors: Srujana
authors: S
authors: Mohanty
keywords: Acute Disease; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Hyperinfection Syndrome; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive; Strongyloides stercoralis