Autopsy of an eldery immunocompromised woman with no travel history outside of the U.S. Shown are sections of necrotic large bowel and necrotic luminal material. Diagnosis?
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I think this has to be Strongyloides. She probably acquired it many years ago.
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2 comments:
I think this has to be Strongyloides. She probably acquired it many years ago.
I AGREE. STRONGYLOIDES.
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