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Thymoma and severe intestinal strongyloidiasis association

A 59-years-old man with thymoma and severe intestinal strongyloidiasis is reported. The authors pointed out a possible influence of immunological response related with thymoma in the development of hyperinfection by Strongyloides stercoralis.

Thymoma and strongyloidiasis; Strongyloides stercoralis; Thymoma


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