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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

The physical examination findings in strongyloidiasis vary and it is usually dependent on the worm burden and the involved organ.[1]

Physical examination

General appearance

Most patients generally appear well with minimal or no symptoms on physical examination.

Vital signs

A low-grade fever may occur in some patients with ascariasis.A high grade fever may be seen when there are complications such as acute cholangitis, hepatic abscess, etc.

HEENT

An icteric sclera due to obstructive jaundice from biliary ascariasis may be seen.

Chest

Eosinophilic pneumonia (löffler's syndrome) may occur in severe cases with the patient presenting with the following physical examination findings

Abdomen

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The patients with ascariasis can present with urticaria.

References

  1. Segarra-Newnham M (2007). "Manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis infection". Ann Pharmacother. 41 (12): 1992–2001. doi:10.1345/aph.1K302. PMID 17940124.

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