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Strongyloidiasis, creeping eruption on the back

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Strongyloidiasis

Alternative names:

Strongyloides stercoralis

Symptoms:

periodic appearance of red hive-like appearing lesions with a few inches of the anus
abdominal pain, (upper abdomen, epigastric)
vomiting
diarrhea
cough
weight loss

Signs and tests:

stool exam (larvae of Strongyloides present)
duodenal aspiration (larvae present in duodenal fluid)

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