Strongyloides Stercoralis larvae in BAL fluid in the asthmatic patient, a case report

Strongyloides Stercoralis is a common cause of gastrointestinal (GI) infection. Symptoms are usually mild, but in the setting of impaired host immunity, severe and disseminated illness may occur.

The present report describes a male patient with history of asthma and corticosteroid therapy, now presented with dyspnea and abdominal pain. In examinations show Strongyloides Stercoralis larvae in BAL fluid specimen.

The patients who undergone immunosuppressive therapy, are highly indicated for Strongyloides Stercoralis screening which prevent hyperinfection in endemic areas.