Abstract
Disseminated strongyloidiasis is often fatal, despite treatment with oral albendazole and parenteral ivermectin (IVM). Here, we report elevated plasma IVM and albendazole sulfoxide concentrations in the context of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and continuous renal replacement therapy in a patient with disseminated strongyloidiasis treated with subcutaneous IVM and nasogastric albenzadole. Despite elevated drug plasma concentrations, live filariform larvae were detected in endotracheal aspirates after 2 weeks of treatment.
Original language | English |
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Journal | The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene |
Volume | 99 |
Issue number | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 1194-1197 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 1476-1645 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov-2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Albendazole/blood
- Animals
- Anthelmintics/blood
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- Humans
- Ivermectin/blood
- Larva/drug effects
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Renal Dialysis
- Strongyloides stercoralis/drug effects
- Strongyloidiasis/blood