A presumptive case of toxocariasis associated with eosinophilic pleural effusion: Case report and literature review

Mahi Lakshmi Ashwath, Donald R. Robinson, Harold P. Katner

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Abstract

Human toxocariasis is a helminthozoonosis caused by Toxocara sp. Larval migration of the organism through the tissues can result in eosinophila associated with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations. We report a case of eosinophilic pleural effusion and CD8 cell deficiency associated with Toxocara sp. The symptoms of this patient responded promptly to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (naproxen). This is only the fourth reported case of a pleural effusion associated with Toxocara.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)764
Number of pages1
JournalAmerican Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Volume71
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2004
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Parasitology
  • Virology
  • Infectious Diseases

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