Strongyloides colitis, a rare but important mimic of Crohn's disease, resulting in coma and multi-organ failure: a case report.

Strongyloid colitis can very harmfully mimic Crohn's colitis, and the use of steroids and immunosuppressants can disseminate parasitic infection. Hyperinfection syndrome can lead to sepsis, organ dysfunction, and comma. Disseminated infection carries a high mortality.