Strongyloides stercoralis
Threadworm- Complex life cycle- Auto-infective- Find it in soil- Diagnostic, rhabitoform in stool- Infective, filaform that bites the skin to enter host- Diagnose with stool sample or antibody with blood serum
Strongyloides stercoralis is a parasitic worm that infects humans and other animals, leading to strongyloidiasis. The lifecycle of the parasite involves both a parasitic and a free-living stage. The parasitic stage occurs in the human host, where the larvae penetrate the skin before migrating to the lungs and then to the small intestine. The adult worms then produce eggs, which hatch into larvae that can either continue to complete the life cycle within the host (autoinfection) or be passed in the feces and develop into free-living infectious larvae in the environment.
Symptoms of strongyloidiasis can vary, but may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and itching. In some cases, the infection can become chronic and lead to more severe complications such as sepsis, meningitis, or respiratory failure.
Treatment for strongyloidiasis typically involves the use of antiparasitic medication such as ivermectin or albendazole. In severe cases, hospitalization may be necessary for supportive care. Prevention of infection can be achieved through good hygiene, including hand washing and avoiding contact with contaminated soil or water.
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