NCIt definition : A genus of parasitic nematodes in the family Strongyloididae that infects the gastrointestinal
tract of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, and has an unusual life cycle that
includes free-living dioecious adult generations. Infection in immunocompromised individuals
can result in potentially fatal disseminated strongyloidiasis.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any nematode parasite that is not assigned to the species level but can be
assigned to the Strongyloides genus level.;