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hyperinfection

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hy·per·in·fec·tion (hpr-n-fkshn)
n.
Infection by very large numbers of organisms as a result of immunologic deficiency.


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A hyperinfection could not be determined because of the extreme liquid state of the stool specimen.
Several other parasites are important pathogens in HIV-infected patients in other geographical regions: visceral leishmaniasis (Mediterranean, East Africa and Brazil), strongyloides hyperinfection (many tropical areas), and Chaga's disease (Central and South America).
In HIV-infected patients, the presence of peripheral eosinophilia should always raise the suspicion of the strongyloides hyperinfection syndrome.
 
 
 
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