Strongyloides Ratti

Strongyloides stercoralis is a potentially dangerous parasite, particularly if unsuspected and present in immunocompromised patients or in patients receiving immunosuppressive drugs. An hyperinfection syndrome can occur with widespread nematode dissemination and a high mortality. Parasitological diagnosis is often time- consuming as Strongyloides larvae in the stool are frequently absent or present in very small numbers. Therefore, a serological assay to detect infection with Strongyloides is useful.