A case of Strongyloides stercoralis hyper-invasion in the course of bronchial asthma
Sadowska, H.; Konieczny, B.
Polski Tygodnik Lekarski 45(29-31): 628-629
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-3756 PMID: 2075135 Document Number: 350084
A case of Strongyloides stercoralis hyper-invasion is presented. Female patient with the bronchial asthma was periodically treated with steroids. Generalized toxemia caused by parasitic invasion proved fatal in this patient.
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