Strongyloid Hyperinfection Syndrome in a Renal Transplant Recipient
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DOI: 10.4103/ijn.ijn_246_16
Abstract: Roentgenogram of the abdomen revealed distended bowel loops. Esophageal endoscopy done for odynophagia revealed ulcerations in the esophagus. Small pin head‐sized white patches in the duodenum were biopsied and they revealed Schistosomal larvae and adult… read more here.
Keywords: transplant recipient; hyperinfection syndrome; renal transplant; syndrome renal ... See more keywords
Strongyloid Hyperinfection in a Patient with Immunocompromised Chronic Kidney Disease
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DOI: 10.4103/ijn.ijn_290_16
Abstract: Strongyloid hyperinfection is seen in immunocompromised individuals with underlying lung disease. The use of immunosuppressive drugs is an important risk factor. We report a case of IgA nephropathy with crescent, started on glucocorticoid and mycophenolate… read more here.
Keywords: immunocompromised chronic; patient immunocompromised; disease; hyperinfection ... See more keywords