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Discussion Strongyloides stercoralis is a nematode that has worldwide distribution, with high
prevalence in tropical regions such as Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. The …

Strongyloides stercoralis is an intestinal nematode endemic in the tropics and subtropics.
Infection is usually acquired through skin contact with contaminated soil, or less commonly …

Introduction. Strongyloides stercoralis is an intestinal nematode that is endemic in tropical
countries. It can have a variable presentation ranging from asymptomatic eosinophilia in …

Strongyloides stercoralis is a helminth found in the soil and transmitted to humans through
larval penetration of the skin. It is endemic across most of the tropical regions of the world …

Strongyloides stercoralis, affects 100–200 million persons worldwide (1) and is endemic to
Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the southeastern United States (2) …

Strongyloidiasis, due to infection with the nematode Strongyloides stercoralis, affects
millions of people in the tropics and subtropics. Strongyloides has a unique auto-infective …

Strongyloides stercoralis is endemic to many tropical regions; however, there is limited
knowledge concerning the clinical implication of this helminth, particularly in urban medical …

Strongyloidiasis is caused by Strongyloides stercoralis, a parasitic nematode (worm). Initial
symptoms can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, or rash. Infection is often asymptomatic in …

Strongyloidiasis is an infection caused by the intestinal nematode Strongyloides stercoralis.
Infected healthy individuals are usually asymptomatic, however it is potentially fatal in …