Strongyloidiasis is caused by the nematode (roundworm) Strongyloides stercoralis. S. stercoralis is a soil-dwelling nematode capable of producing infection in humans and other mammals. Other Strongyloides species include S. fülleborni, which infects chimpanzees and baboons and may produce limited infections in humans.1
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/infectious-disease/strongyloidiasis