Abstract |
Recurrent urticaria, abdominal pain, peripheral eosinophilia, hyperimmunoglobulin E and small bowel abnormalities on roentgenograms prompted evaluation of a 36 year old man for intestinal parasitism. Evidence for helminthiasis as the cause of his symptoms included changing antibody titers to helminth antigens and a dramatic response to therapy. Helminth larvae or eggs were not recovered. Diagnosis of strongyloidiasis, the most likely cause of the illness, is discussed.
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Authors | R P Cohen, T C Jones |
Journal | The American journal of medicine
(Am J Med)
Vol. 67
Issue 5
Pg. 909-12
(Nov 1979)
ISSN: 0002-9343 [Print] United States |
PMID | 507102
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Chronic Disease
- Enteritis
(etiology)
- Eosinophils
- Helminthiasis
(blood, complications, immunology)
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin E
(analysis)
- Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic
(blood, complications, immunology)
- Male
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