TWiP 272: Don't look and you won't find
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TWiP discusses a case involving a man with positive Strongyloides serology awaiting a kidney transplant.
TWiP solves the case about the man with positive Strongyloides serology who is waiting for a kidney transplant. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello , Daniel Griffin , and Christina Naula Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , RSS , email Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Chronic strongyloidiasis (Australian Family Physician) Hero: Gwendoleen Rees ( Wikipedia ) TWiP study – information and survey Letters read on TWiP 272 New Case 40 year old man travels to India, is only there for a week before he develops problems. Bloating, diarrhea. Weathers the storm. Returns to US. Stool sent for testing. Some interesting results. Comes back positive for Hymenolepis nana , Blastocystis hominis , Giardia intestinalis . Recommended he take four tablets. Flatulence. HIV negative. He ate food that were prepared in the home but also out. Delhi area. Become a patron of TWiP Send your questions and comments to twip@microbe.tv Music by Ronald Jenkees Dear TWiP listeners, Have you ever wondered how TWiP shapes your understanding of science? We have! To find out more, Christina and the team are running a survey based study to learn more about how TWiP contributes to your…
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