Herrera R, Rojas-Contreras C, De la Cruz-Ku G, Eyzaguirre-Sandoval ME, Llanos K, Sotelo C, Alcantara JP, Toledo F, Gayoso M, Valcarcel-Valdivia B. [Purpura due to Strongyloides stercoralis in an immunocompetent patient].
Rev Chilena Infectol 2018;
35:445-447. [PMID:
30534933 DOI:
10.4067/s0716-10182018000400445]
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Abstract
Infection with Strongyloides stercoralis is a common parasitic infection in tropical and subtropical regions, including the Peruvian Amazon. The clinical manifestations are varied in patients with immunocompromised disease, and the systemic spread of the disease is frequent, compromising different organs and systems. Cutaneous manifestations are infrequent, being described in patients with some degree of immunosuppression. We present the case of an immunocompetent patient who developed a reactive purpura due to chronic Strongyloides stercoralis infection. Thus, skin involvement is possible in immunocompetent patients with systemic exacerbation due to this parasite.
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