Strongyloides infection and meningitis in an immunocompromised host

Am J Trop Med Hyg. 1982 Jul;31(4):857-8. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.1982.31.857.

Abstract

Strongyloidiasis and aseptic meningitis occurred in a renal transplant recipient who was receiving immunosuppressive drugs. Cure followed therapy with antibiotic administration for 3 days combined with oral thiabendazole, suggesting parasitic infection as the most likely cause of meningitis. Awareness of this disease and need for prompt institution of therapy is stressed. Prophylactic administration of thiabendazole is probably preventive.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / chemically induced
  • Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / complications*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Male
  • Meningitis / complications*
  • Meningitis / parasitology
  • Strongyloidiasis / complications*
  • Strongyloidiasis / drug therapy
  • Thiabendazole / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Thiabendazole