Cutaneous ulcer in chronic Strongyloides stercoralis infection: an unusual presentation

Authors

  • Paotinlal Haokip Manipur University
  • H Rebachandra Singh Manipur University
  • Damrolien S Manipur University
  • Romita Bachaspatimayum Manipur university

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v7i8.3340

Abstract

Strongyloides stercoralis is a nematode parasite that infects human through penetration of the skin by infective filariform larvae, usually from soil contaminated with human faeces. In chronic strongyloidiasis, cutaneous manifestations are common and gastrointestinal symptoms are unusual. We report a case of cutaneous ulcerations due to S. stercoralis infection in an immunocompetent patient. Skin biopsy revealed increased eosinophils in the tissue with no larva of S. stercoralis . Stool examination revealed larvae of S. stercoralis .

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Author Biographies

  • Paotinlal Haokip, Manipur University
    MBBS, Post graduate trainee, Department of Microbiology, RIMS Imphal, Manipur-795004.
  • H Rebachandra Singh, Manipur University
    MD, Professor, Department of Microbiology, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur-795004.
  • Damrolien S, Manipur University
    MD, Demonstrator, Dept. Of Microbiology, RIMS, Imphal -795004.
  • Romita Bachaspatimayum, Manipur university
    MD, Registrar, Dept. Of Dermatology, STDs & Leprosy, RIMS, Imphal, Manipur-795004.

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Published

2016-08-30

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 8 (2016): Aug

Section

Case Report

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Cutaneous ulcer in chronic Strongyloides stercoralis infection: an unusual presentation. Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2016 Aug. 30 [cited 2025 Mar. 12];7(8):614-7. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijbr/article/view/3340