热带医学与外科

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Strongyloides ‘Larva Currens’ Following High Dose Dexamethasone for Upper Airway Burns: A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature

Nicholas J Fischer

This case report describes a case of Strongyloides 'Larva currens' following high dose dexamethasone for upper airway burns following a fat fire. The patient who was originally from Samoa had been living in New Zealand for over 30 years. This case report reviews the literature surrounding Strongyloides hyperinfection and strongyloides in Samoa.