| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3338261 | Indian Journal of Transplantation | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
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.
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Authors
Amit Kumar Mahapatra, Narayan Prasad,