HTLV infection and strongyloidal hyperinfection syndrome.
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چکیده
Strongyloides stercoralis can affect humans in the form of asymptomatic infections, Strongyloidal hyperinfection syndrome and disseminated Strongyloidiasis depending on the immune response of the host. We report a case of strongyloidial hyperinfection syndrome that subsequently tested positive for HTLV infection.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
دوره 60 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012