Outbreak News Interviews

On today’s show we discuss a most interesting parasite, the soil transmitted helminth, Strongyloides stercoralis. This parasite is more commonly found in areas that are relatively warm and moist, in rural areas, and areas associated with agricultural activity, but it can occur anywhere. Strongyloidiasis can be severe and life-threatening in persons who are immunosuppressed where forms of […] The post Strongyloides stercoralis: Severe and life-threatening infection in the immunosuppressed appeared first on Outbreak News Today.