Treat for 7-10 d if patient has hyperinfection syndrome. Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established. Inpatient care may be warranted for patients with potential immune compromise. Ensure parasitologic cure with outpatient follow-up care. Recommend good personal hygiene.
Death occurs because of hyperinfection syndrome in immunocompromised host.
Immunocompetent patients have an excellent prognosis. Disseminated strongyloidiasis in a child with lymphoblastic lymphoma. Hunter s Tropical Medicine. Streptococcus bovis meningitis. Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established.