Table 1.
Underlying characteristics associated with human strongyloidiasis in China, 1973–2011
| Characteristic | No. cases |
|---|---|
| Carcinoma | 7 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 7 |
| Systemic lupus erythematosus | 5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 6 |
| Nephrotic syndrome | 7 |
| Diabetes | 5 |
| Allergic purpura | 3 |
| Chronic bronchitis | 2 |
| Rheumatic heart disease | 2 |
| Fisher syndrome | 1 |
| Sjogren's syndrome | 1 |
| Scleroderma | 1 |
| Endobronchial tuberculosis | 1 |
| Meningitis | 1 |
| Duodenal ulcer | 1 |
| Induction of labor | 1 |
| Parasitosis | 9 |
| Drug abuse | 1 |
| Steroid therapy for other diseases | 10 |