| donor-derived strongyloides stercoralis infection in solid organ transplant recipients in the united states, 2009-2013. | infection with strongyloides stercoralis is typically asymptomatic in immunocompetent hosts, despite chronic infection. in contrast, immunocompromised hosts such as solid organ transplant recipients are at risk for hyperinfection syndrome and/or disseminated disease, frequently resulting in fatal outcomes. infection in these recipients may result from reactivation of latent infection or infection through transmission from an infected donor. we describe the centers for disease control and prevent ... | 2015 | 25703251 |
| prevalence of intestinal parasite infections among individuals with mental retardation in new york state. | the prevalence of intestinal parasite infection among program participants of the new york state office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities for the period 1986-1987 was estimated, and demographic factors associated with increased risk for infection were identified. the overall prevalence of infection was 7.3%. the two most prevalent infections were enterobius vermicularis (4.5%) and strongyloides stercoralis (1.2%). males and individuals with severe or profound mental retardatio ... | 1995 | 7760729 |
| strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection in a patient with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome. | severe infections with strongyloides stercoralis occur in immunocompromised patients. strongyloides hyperinfection syndrome complicated by gram-negative bacteremia and meningitis in a bisexual man with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (aids) is described. increased awareness of this infection, which may also be sexually transmitted, is recommended when caring for patients with aids who are homosexual, or have resided in areas endemic for strongyloidiasis. multiple stool examinations shoul ... | 1987 | 3674100 |