Disseminated infection with Strongyloides stercoralis in a diabetic patient

作者：Murali A^*; Rajendiran G; Ranganathan K; Shanthakumari S

来源：Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, 2010, 28(4): 407-408.

DOI：10.4103/0255-0857.71854

• Disseminated infection
• hyperinfection
• parasitic pericardial effusion
• Strongyloides stercoralis

A 58-year-old male diabetic who was operated for carcinoma larynx 4 years back was admitted with exertional dyspnoea and bilateral leg swelling for the past 2 years. Over the last 2 months, there was a progressive worsening of symptoms. Echocardiography done 2 years back showed pericardial effusion. Echo done during the current admission also showed pericardial effusion with preserved left ventricular function; cytological examination of the pericardial fluid showed larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis. He was treated with antinematodal drugs. A follow-up echo done at discharge showed no pericardial effusion and the patient was completely asymptomatic. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of Strongyloides pericardial effusion in a diabetic patient.

• 出版日期2010-12
• 单位河北医科大学