infections
Strongyloidiasis
Symptoms of Strongyloidiasis
Most people with a strongyloidiasis do not have symptoms. When symptoms occur, they usually involve the skin, lungs, and/or digestive tract. People who have an autoinfection develop a rash caused by the larvae as they travel through the skin. The rash often occurs around the anus. As the larvae travel, the rash can rapidly spread to the thighs and buttocks, causing intense itching. Severe infections may cause lung and/or digestive symptoms. Some people cough and wheeze. Some have abdominal pain and tenderness, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. They may lose their appetite. They may not absorb nutrients normally, resulting in weight loss. 