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Most common parasitic infection in AIDS: September 2008

A
Ancylostoma duodenale
B
Echinococcus granulosus
C
Strongyloides stercoralis
D
Enterobius vermicularis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. C: Strongyloides stercoralis HIV status is frequently associated with infection of Cryptosporidium, Isospora belli, and S. stercoralis. Generalised strongyloides may be seen in AIDS patients. The overwhelming severe infection in the immunocompromised is known as hyperinfection.

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