Strongyloidiasis
ICD-10 Code
B78
Strongyloidiasis
Definition
An infection that is caused by nematodes of the genus Strongyloides, most commonly Strongyloides stercoralis, which is a soil-transmitted helminth, and which is characterized by a variety of gastrointestinal, dermatologic, and, occasionally, pulmonary manifestations. The worm's autoinfective life cycle can lead to hyper-infection and life-threatening dissemination in immunocompromised hosts decades after initial infection.
Also known as Anguilluliasis, Anguillulosis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 10955 per MONDO
- ICD10CM B78 per MONDO
- ICD9 127.2 per MONDO
- MESH D013322 per MONDO
- NCIT C128398 per MONDO
- Orphanet 76 per MONDO
- SCTID 187176005 per MONDO
- UMLS C0038463 per MONDO
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ivermectin | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |