Abstract
We report a rare case of Strongyloides stercoralis meningitis in an immunocompromised patient treated for a lung carcinoma. Despite his Belgian origin, he was infected with S. stercoralis due to his former work as a miner. Although mostly prevalent in (sub)tropical areas, there are temperate regions where this nematode can occur.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Acta Clinica Belgica |
Volume | 70 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 447-450 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 1784-3286 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Animals
- Belgium
- Humans
- Immunocompromised Host
- Male
- Meningitis
- Middle Aged
- Mining
- Strongyloides stercoralis
- Strongyloidiasis
- Case Reports
- Journal Article