An Overlooked Cause of Generalized Edema: A Case of Strongyloides stercoralis Hyperinfection Syndrome
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: infections are rare causes of protein-losing enteropathy and must be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients who present with peripheral edema due to hypoproteinemia, especially in endemic countries. Stool routine examination in such individuals is a simple but essential way of identifying this organism.
Source: Clinical Case Reports
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71609
Authors: Nyantakyi Adu‐Darko, Solomon Gyabaah, Aba Kwakomah Dapaah, Kwaku Asare‐Ankomah, Edna Naa Adaku Attuquaye, Esther Gyimah, Michael Odame Lartey, Yaw Ampem Amoako, Eileen Micah
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,820
OpenAlex ID: W4416975703