Research Article | Open Access
Co – Infection Of Strongyloidesstercoralis And Cytomegalovirus In an Immunosuppressed Individual
DhivyalakshmiShanmugam , Premalatha Pushpanathan , Priya Santharam*
Pages: 6221-6227
Abstract
Background: Human strongyloidiasis is caused by Strongyloidesstercoralis. Strongyloidiasis is a recognised cause
of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised individuals.
Case Report: We report a case of a 48-year-old male co-infected with S.stercoralis and Cytomegalovirus, excreting
moderatelarval parasitic forms in the stool and positive for CMV IgG. The patient recovered after receiving
Ivermectin and Albendazole along with supportive medications and probiotics.
Conclusion: Early diagnosis of parasitic and viral infections in immunocompromised individuals especially renal
transplant patients helps in timely intervention and successful treatment.
Keywords
Strongyloidosis, CMV, Transplant, Immunosuppression