Case report: Pulmonary infection by Strongyloides stercoralis in a patient treated with immunosupressors

Authors

  • Cristina Motta Ferreira
  • Nazaré Saunier Barbosa
  • William Antunes Ferreira
  • Rodrigo Leitão de Souza
  • Mirela Andrade Neves
  • Andréa Laureano de Carvalho
  • Maria das Graças Vale Barbosa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/rpt.v37i3.5069

Keywords:

Lupus, Anemia. Hemolysis, Hematology, Strongyloides stercoralis.

Abstract

Strongyloides stercoralis is mainly an intestinal parasite. The complicated forms
may evolve to a disseminated form, especially if the patient is in prolonged therapy
with corticoids, other immunosuppressant drugs, or radiotherapy. Here we describe
the case of a female, 16 years old, from Amazonas State, Brazil, diagnosed with
autoimmune hemolytic anemia since August/2005. None of her stool examinations
were positive for Strongyloides stercoralis, being detected only in sputum. She started
treatment with thiabendazole, however her clinical state worsen and she died. We recommend the importance of complementary exams, such as stool examination,
before starting any chemotherapeutic treatment for hemolytic anemia.

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Published

2008-11-10

How to Cite

FERREIRA, C. M.; BARBOSA, N. S.; FERREIRA, W. A.; DE SOUZA, R. L.; NEVES, M. A.; DE CARVALHO, A. L.; BARBOSA, M. das G. V. Case report: Pulmonary infection by Strongyloides stercoralis in a patient treated with immunosupressors. Revista de Patologia Tropical / Journal of Tropical Pathology, Goiânia, v. 37, n. 3, p. 275–280, 2008. DOI: 10.5216/rpt.v37i3.5069. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/iptsp/article/view/5069. Acesso em: 17 jul. 2024.

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 3 (2008)

Section

CASE REPORT

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