Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection syndrome in patient with non- proliferative glomerulopathy

Abstract

Strongyolides stercoralis commonly causes chronic, asymptomatic infection but can cause more disastrous type of infection in immunosuppressed patient. Out of many predisposing factors for Strongyloides hyperinfection, regular intake of corticosteroids is a major risk factor. We are presenting a case of Strongyloides hyperinfection syndrome in a 66 years old male patient, a known case of non-proliferative glomerulopathy, presented at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, with swollen limbs, anemia and history of self-recovered diarrhea. His condition got exacerbated and required Intensive Care Unit stay. Despite all the efforts being made for his recovery, he died after 30 days of stay in the hospital.