Evaluation of Strongyloides stercoralis Cases Reported From Turkey by Pool Analysis Method
Abstract
DOI: 10.26650/experimed.2019.19011
Objective: Strongyloides stercoralis, which
is a soil-borne helminth, affects tens of millions of people in the whole
world, and may cause life-threatening chronic infections. In this study, the
purpose was to examine the data of the reported strongyloidiasis cases in
Turkey on age, gender, clinical findings, underlying diseases, diagnostic
methods and treatment modalities by using a pooling analysis method.
Material and Method: Strongyloides
stercoralis cases were accessed by reviewing two national electronic databases
(ULAKBIM Medical Database and http://www.turkmedline.net/), and three
international electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science Core Collection and
Google Scholar).
Results: In the review a total of 20 cases,
12 of which were national and 8 of which were international, were determined.
In this case report, 20 cases that had the strongyloidiasis diagnosis were
identified. Six of these patients were female, and 14 were male. The average
age was 43.6 (range: 8-82). The most common symptoms determined were: abdominal
pain (n=12, 60%); diarrhea (n=8, 40%); nausea/vomiting (n=7, 35%); weight loss
(n=5, 25%); cough n=5, 25%); and fever (n=4, 20%). Strongyloidiasis was
diagnosed in 11 cases only with a microscopic examination of the stool; and in
2 cases with an histopathological examination. Albendazole stands out in the
treatment, generally.
Conclusion: Since Strongyloides stercoralis may cause life-threatening infections in patients whose immune systems are suppressed, the patients who receive immunosuppressive treatment must be evaluated for the presence of strongyloidiasis. It is predicted that, the resulting data from the analysis of the 20 patients diagnosed with strongyloidiasis, will provide an increased awereness in the clinical setting.
Cite this article as: Sirekbasan S, Gürkök
Tan T. Evaluation of Strongyloides stercoralis Cases Reported From Turkey by
Pool Analysis Method. Experimed 2019; 9(2): 39-43.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
August 1, 2019
Submission Date
May 28, 2019
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 9 Number: 2