Strongyloides Stercoralis

WHAT IS IT? 

Strongyloides stercoralis is a nematode (roundworm) parasite.

Larvae of ss seen on an unstained wet mount (source)
Larvae of Strongyloides stercoralis seen on an unstained wet mount (source)

Larvae can be seen under microscopic analysis of stool samples (O&P)

TRANSMISSION

Cutaneous infection larvae in soil will penetrate the skin and infect the human host.

CONDITIONS CAUSED

Strongyloidiasis: this is a intestinal infection characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric pain

TREATMENT

Ivermectin or bendazoles

OTHER HY FACTS
Page Updated: 06.25.2016