In patients with immunosuppression, Strongyloideshyperinfection syndrome may occur producing pulmonary symptoms. We report a case of a young male patient who presented with symptoms of intestinal obstruction followed by hemoptysis and breathlessness. He had no evidence of immunosuppression. Sputum and stool examination showed Strongyloides larvae and the patient had complete recovery with treatment.
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