In the 'Personal Background' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about strongyloidiasis infection:
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Have you been infected with strongyloides stercoralis that causes strongyloidiasis?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"No, tests were negative" |
Not having strongyloidiasis |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Past infection resolved now" |
Past strongyloidiasis infection |
A risk factor |
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"Current minor infection" |
Strongyloidiasis infection |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Current significant / chronic infection" |
Strongyloidiasis infection |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Strongyloides stercoralis (Larva Currens, Strongyloidiasis)
A roundworm that has the capacity to replicate itself in humans. These parasites are found in hot, humid areas and usually produce no symptoms although there may be mild skin and abdominal symptoms in few cases; hives (urticaria) is seen usually in the buttocks and wrists; there may me peptic ulcer-like pain aggravated by food intake.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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