Fulminant disseminated strongyloidiasis mimicking inflammatory bowel disease: a case report

Key Points

• To highlight the diagnostic challenges between strongyloidiasis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
• Examination of a case presenting symptoms mimicking inflammatory bowel disease.
• Comparison of diagnostic criteria for strongyloidiasis and IBD.
• Evaluation of potential fatal outcomes due to unrecognized strongyloidiasis.
• Confusion in diagnosis could lead to severe health risks.
• Successful identification of strongyloidiasis could improve patient outcomes.
• Emphasis on the importance of screening at-risk individuals prior to immunosuppressive treatment.