Treatment:

The goal of treatment is to eliminate the worms with anti-worm medications such as ivermectin.

In some cases, such as in those who will be taking immunosuppressive drugs, people with no symptoms are treated.

Expectations (prognosis):

Full recovery with eradication of parasites is expected with adequate treatment. Sometimes treatment needs to be repeated.

Infections that are widespread often have a poor outcome, especially in people with weakened immune systems.

Complications:

• Acute pulmonary eosinophilia (Loeffler's syndrome)
• Disseminated strongyloidiasis, especially in patients with HIV or an otherwise compromised immune system
• Malnutrition due to problems absorbing nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract (malabsorption)

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of strongyloidiasis.