Respiratory failure due to Strongyloides stercoralis in a patient with a renal transplant

TitleRespiratory failure due to Strongyloides stercoralis in a patient with a renal transplant
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1980
AuthorsVenizelos PC, Lopata M, Bardawil WA, Sharp JT
JournalChest
Volume78
Issue1
Pagination104 - 6
Date PublishedJul
ISSN0012-3692 (Print) 0012-3692 (Linking)
Accession Number7009082
Keywords*Kidney Transplantation, Humans, Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects, Lung Diseases, Parasitic / *complications / drug therapy, Male, Middle Aged, Postoperative Complications, Respiratory Insufficiency / *etiology, Strongyloidiasis / *complications / drug therapy
Abstract

We report a case of respiratory failure caused by Strongyloides stercoralis in a patient with a renal transplant; the respiratory failure showed dramatic response to therapy with thiabendazole. The clinical aspects of infestation with S stercoralis in the immunocompromised host are discussed, and features are demonstrated which may have significant implications concerning primary treatment and prophylaxis.

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