Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5595880 | The American Journal of the Medical Sciences | 2017 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
We report the successful treatment of an HIV-infected patient with progressive strongyloidiasis as a component of immune reconstitution disease and a review of the literature on this topic. In our experience, pre- and post-antiretroviral therapy intestinal biopsies support a novel mechanism of immune reconstitution disease to Strongyloides stercoralis. We conclude that extended, dual antihelminthic therapy and temporary discontinuation of antiretroviral therapy may be effective in similar patients.
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Authors
Roberto G. MD, Benjamin M. MS, MD, Saira MD, Richard D. MD,