The COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread use of dexamethasone. Corticosteroid therapy is an important risk factor for Strongyloides hyperinfection. Challenges associated with the performance of Strongyloides tests, and the poor availability of high quality and timely diagnostic testing, makes the use of presumptive ivermectin reasonable in selected situations.
Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; Strongyloides; Strongyloides serology; corticosteroids; dexamethasone; hyperinfection; migrants.