Strongyloidiasis

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Digestive system organs

Strongyloidiasis, creeping eruption on the back

The goal of treatment is to eliminate the worms with anti-worm medications such as ivermectin, albendazole, mebendazole, or thiabendazole.

Full recovery with eradication of parasites is expected with adequate treatment. Sometimes treatment needs to be repeated.

Infections that are widespread often have a poor prognosis, especially in patients with weakened immune systems.

• Acute pulmonary eosinophilia (Loeffler's syndrome)
• Malabsorption
• Disseminated strongyloidiasis, especially in patients with HIV or an otherwise compromised immune system

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of strongyloidiasis are present.

Review Date: 10/09/2006
Reviewed By: D. Scott Smith, M.D., MSc, DTM&H, Chief of Infectious Disease & Geographic Medicine, Kaiser Redwood City, CA & Adjunct Assistant Professor, Stanford University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.