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Strongyloides stercoralis L3 (filariform) larvae - bronchoalveolar lavage fluid microscopy

Bobbi Pritt, MD @ParasiteGal

#Strongyloides #stercoralis #filariform #larvae
Strongyloides stercoralis ... L3 (filariform) larvae ... fluid microscopy ... #larvae #BAL #microscopy ... #parasite
Strongyloides Stercoralis Lifecycle
Free-Living Cycle:
1) Rhabditiform larvae in the intestine are excreted in stool. 
2) Development into
Strongyloides Stercoralis ... #Strongyloides # ... stercoralis #LifeCycle ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... infectiousdiseases #cdc
Strongyloides stercoralis on Microscopy (BAL)

Dr. Kushal Vaishnani @k_vaishnani

#Strongyloides #stercoralis #clinical #Microscopy #microbiology #parasite #BAL #lavage
Strongyloides stercoralis ... on Microscopy ( ... #stercoralis #clinical ... #parasite #BAL ... #lavage
Strongyloides stercoralis Hyperinfection - Physical examination revealed reticulated purpuric patches with dusky centers on the abdomen,
Strongyloides stercoralis ... hemorrhage and Strongyloides ... stercoralis larvae ... B, arrow) and parasites ... FilariformLarvae #Microscopy
Strongyloides fuelleborni Lifecycle
Free-Living Cycle
1) Eggs containing rhabditiform larvae passed in feces.
2) Rhabditiform larvae hatch in environment.
Strongyloides fuelleborni ... Parasitic Cycle ... #Strongyloides # ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... infectiousdiseases #cdc
Strongyloides Stercoralis on sputum microscopy
As many suggested this was strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection syndrome.
Infection is initiated by
Strongyloides Stercoralis ... on sputum microscopy ... Unlike other parasites ... Hyperinfection syndrome is caused ... #microscopy #clinical
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Count: Any CD4 ... factor • May cause ... possible in HIV PARASITIC ... and dyspnea • Strongyloides ... stercoralis - Worms
Angiostrongyliasis - Angiostrongylus costaricensis Life Cycle
1) Eggs hatch in the ileum, and first-stage larvae are passed
and first-stage larvae ... eggs in tissues causes ... LifeCycle #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... infectiousdiseases #cdc ... #parasite
Anisakiasis - Life Cycle
Anisakis, Pseudoterranova, Contracecum
1) Definitive hosts excrete unembryonated eggs in
2a) Eggs become embryonated in
eggs. 2b) L3 larvae ... Transmission to humans ... LifeCycle #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... infectiousdiseases #cdc ... #parasite
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... consciousness • Large ... Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis: • CBC ... Coccidioides • Parasite