Prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis infection and hyperinfection syndrome among renal allograft recipients in Central Europe
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Hyperinfection syndrome with Strongyloides stercoralis.
A case is reported of hyperinfection syndrome with Strongyloides stercoralis, with symptoms, signs and radiological appearances which led to a diagnosis of duodenal ulcer.
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عنوان ژورنال: Scientific Reports
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2045-2322
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-33775-3