Fatal strongyloides hyperinfection syndrome in a renal allograft recipient: A case report and review of literature

Strongyloidiasis stercoralis, is an intestinal nematode and endemic in tropical and subtropical countries. It usually presents as a long term, asymptomatic infection in immunocompetent human hosts. But in immunocompromised hosts, it may produce a more fatal form of disease. We report a case of severe fatal strongyloides stercoralis in renal transplant recipients and review of literature in this regard.