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- Persistent infections from a specific nematode in elderly Italians are likely more common than realized, often remaining asymptomatic for years.
- The nematode can reactivate and cause a variety of symptoms, which can lead to misdiagnosis despite suggestive clinical signs.
- This report highlights two complex cases of strongyloidiasis that presented with skin lesions, aiming to educate clinicians on recognizing signs that imply an underlying infection.
Article Abstract
Persistent infections caused by are probably underestimated in the elderly Italian population. This nematode is unique among helminths: it can last asymptomatically in the host for decades and may present with a broad range of clinical pictures upon reactivation. Misdiagnosis often occurs even when the clinical picture is suggestive. If undetected, this parasitosis can lead to serious consequences when hyperinfection occurs. Herein, we report two peculiar clinical cases of complicated strongyloidiasis with multiple skin lesions. The aim of our report is to lead clinicians to familiarize themselves with skin patterns and clinical features that can suggest a possible underlying strongyloidiasis.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11357410 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13080658 | DOI Listing |
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