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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-6 | Issue-06
Strongyloides stercoralis Infection in a 32 Years Male Patient
S Srikanth
Published: June 30, 2018 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2018.v06i06.005
Pages: 384-385
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Abstract
Strongyloides Stercoralis is a nematode and infection from it is common in Sub-Saharan and South East Asia continent. It is mostly asymptomatic but if it presents, then is usually seen with vague gastrointestinal complaints. Small bowel obstruction is a poorly recognized and possibly underreported complication. We hereby present a case of partial small bowel obstruction from S. Stercoralis. A 32 year old man presented with one year history of post prandial nausea, abdominal bloating and bilious vomiting along with significant weight loss. He presented to different hospitals and was treated for his symptoms, but a definite diagnosis could not be made. Biopsy was done and sent for histopathological examination and finally it was diagnosed as Strongyloides Stercoralis.