| Theme |
Recent trend in infectious diseases of the intestine |
| Title |
Intestinal parasitic infection |
| Author |
Manabu Nakamoto |
Department of Endoscopy, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author |
Fukunori Kinjo |
Department of Endoscopy, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author |
Tetsu Kinjo |
Department of Endoscopy, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author |
Chiharu Kobashigawa |
Department of Endoscopy, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author |
Nagisa Kinjo |
Department of Endoscopy, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author |
Kazuto Kishimoto |
First Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author |
Tetsuo Hirata |
First Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author |
Akira Hokama |
First Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| Author |
Jiro Fujita |
First Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, University of the Ryukyus |
| [ Summary ] |
Today, intestinal parasitic infection is rare in Japan. However, with the recent development of immunosuppressive drugs, these infections have increased. Patients with suppressed immunity can develop serious conditions. In this paper, we review the clinical and endoscopic features of strongyloidiasis, giardiasis and isosporiasis. |