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SUBMITTER: Pradhan G
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5077736 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Tuberculosis and respiratory diseases 20161005 4
Pulmonary strongyloidiasis is an uncommon presentation of <i>Strongyloides</i> infection, usually seen in immunocompromised hosts. The manifestations are similar to that of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Therefore, the diagnosis of pulmonary strongyloidiasis could be challenging in a COPD patient, unless a high index of suspicion is maintained. Here, we present a case of <i>Strongyloides</i> hyperinfection in a COPD patient mimicking acute exacerbation, who w ...[more]