Publications by authors named "Mona A Al-Maslamani"
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- Two cases of Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection were reported in expatriates from the Indian subcontinent who had used corticosteroids.
- The first patient experienced severe respiratory issues and intestinal complications, ultimately leading to death, while the second improved with treatment but later died from an underlying condition.
- The authors emphasize the need for heightened awareness and screening for this infection in patients from endemic regions who are undergoing immunosuppressive therapy due to the high mortality associated with the disease.
A case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection with a fatal outcome is presented. The disease has not been reported from our region before. The patient presented initially with hemiparesis and non-enhancing lesion on computed tomography scan that was thought to be an infarct.
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