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Strongyloides Stercoralis on sputum microscopy
As many suggested this was strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection syndrome.
Infection is initiated by
Strongyloides Stercoralis ... Unlike other parasites ... travel back to lung ... 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
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

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