Rare Case of Strongyloides stercoralis Hyperinfection in a Greek Patient with Chronic Eosinophilia

Strongyloidiasis is a disease characterized by a diverse spectrum ofunspecific manifestations that complicate its diagnosis. although,the course of its chronic form is usually benign, in cases ofimmunosuppression, iatrogenic or not, it can evolve to a hyperifectionsyndrome with even fatal complications. herein, we report a caseof strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection in a greek patient receivingcorticosteroid treatment for chronic eosinophilia and angioedema.the case represents an extremely rare case of autochthonousstrongyloidiasis in greece and underlines the importance of the earlydiagnosis of the disease’s uncomplicated forms in order to prevent itssevere sequelae.