[Generalized pruritus caused by the parasite Strongyloides stercoralis (author's transl)].
1977
P Havlík
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008297
Male
Males
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D011537
Pruritus
An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.
Itching,Pruritis
D005260
Female
Females
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368
Aged
A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available.
Elderly
D013321
Strongyloides
A genus of parasitic nematodes widely distributed as intestinal parasites of mammals.
Strongyloide
D013322
Strongyloidiasis
Infection with nematodes of the genus STRONGYLOIDES. The presence of larvae may produce pneumonitis and the presence of adult worms in the intestine could lead to moderate to severe diarrhea.