Parasitic intestinal infestation seen in immunosuppressed patient is –
Correct Answer: Strongyloides
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Strongyloides Stroneyloides stercorolis It is an impoant oppounistic pathogen in immunocompromised host. Habitat Small intestine (duodenum and jejunum). . Infective form Filariform larva . Modes of infection - Penetration of skin by filariform larva in soil. - Autoinfection Remember S. stercoralis is a pahenogenic worm ie, female is able to produce feile eggs or larvae without meeting with males.
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