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What Causes Strongyloidiasis?

Strongyloidiasis is caused by Strongyloides stercoralis, a soil-transmitted nematode capable of autoinfection and chronic persistence for decades. In immunocompromised patients, hyperinfection syndrome can be life-threatening. Ivermectin is the treatment of choice.

Common Causes of Strongyloidiasis

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