Strongyloidiasis In An Immunocompetant Male: A Case Study

Abstract

Strongyloides stercoralis is a soil transmitted helminth, which infects at least 100 million humans worldwide each year, but its prevalence is underestimated. It is endemic in tropical and subtropical countries. Effective treatment is dependent on early detection of larvae in stool sample. We are reporting a case of 50 years old, immunocompetent male with anaemia, malaise, upper abdominal pain and weight loss. His stool sample was semi solid but extremely foul smelling with greenish texture. He reported to have diarrhoea since past 3 months discontinuously but reported no vomiting. Stool examination by wet mount revealed numerous Strongyloides stercoralis larvae. The patient was successfully treated with albendazole without any side effects. Therefore early diagnosis and treatment is required for effective remedy.