Parasite of December
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Parasite of December


Strongyloidiasis

A 48-year-old woman was admitted to a hospital because of a long-term diarrehea with anemia. Colonoscopy revealed multiple erosions of mucous membrane of colon. Histologically, inflamatory cells infiltration was predominantly observed.
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At high power magnification, transverse and longitudinal sections of small larvae were found in the lamina propria and submucosa.
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In her sputum, many rhabdiform larvae were detected.
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She was also positive for ATL (Adult T cell leukemia) antibody, and has lived in Okinawa Prefecture for 25 years. Hyperinfection sometimes occures in immune compromised hosts, and may cause fatal.
Parasite of the Previous Months Collections
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