Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2720464 | The American Journal of Medicine | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Strongyloidiasis is present in US patients. Diagnostic consideration should occur with appropriate exposure, nonspecific symptoms including wheezing, or eosinophilia (>5% relative or >400 eosinophils/μL). US residents' helminth knowledge is limited and places immigrants in iatrogenic danger. Information about Strongyloides should be included in US training and continuing medical education programs.
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David R. MD, William M. MD, MSPH, DTM, Brett R. MD, Jaime LuÃs Lopes MD, Raymond Chee-Seong MRCP, Andrea P. MD, Linda S. MD, Khuanchai MD, Romanee MD, Patricia F. MD, DTM,