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Strongyloides infection

Strongyloides infection

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Is a type of:

Parasite infections

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very rare

Body locations

Lower abdomen, Upper abdomen

Symptoms

Fever
Change in bowel habits
Abdominal pain
Chronic cough
Wheezing
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Strongyloides infection
Antihelmintic drugs

Tests

Complete blood count
Stool ova and parasite exam
Strongyloides igg antibody
Stool studies

Risk factors

Personal

Recent travel
Taking corticosteroid medication

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