The infective larvae of the parasite Strongyloides stercoralis penetrate the skin and migrate through the circulatory system to the heart and lungs.The organism enters the bronchial tree and is then swallowed, entering the digestive tract, where the organism matures into an adult worm.This parasite is classified as which type of infection?

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Strongyloides stercoralis is commonly known as threadworm. It is a parasitic nematode that causes strongyloidiasis, characterized by its unique life cycle involving skin penetration and migration through the body.

The Infective Larvae of the Parasite Strongyloides Stercoralis Penetrate the Skin