Reply to Response to “Strongyloides stercoralis in Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis—A Triggering Nuisance or an Opportunistic Bystander?” by Hokama et al

We read with keen interest the valuable comments provided by Hokama et al on the case of Strongyloides stercoralis in acute severe ulcerative colitis.1 The possibility of Strongyloides hyperinfection being the inciting factor for ulcerative colitis exacerbation was initially kept. Hokama et al suggested that azathioprine and other immunosuppressives can lead to the hyperinfection and trigger UC exacerbation. Although, steroids are the most...