Abstract |
Two cases of very high hypereosinophilia (28,160 and 11,232/mm3) observed in congolese patients are presented. Although microfilaraemia was not detectable, loiasis was diagnosed, given the clinical manifestations, epidemiological data, history of sub-conjunctival migration of the adult worm (in one case), spectacular recovery (clinical and biological) after treatment with diethylcarbamazine. This "allergic form" of filariasis is often considered unusual in indigenous subjects.
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Authors | B Carme, J L Nkoua |
Journal | Bulletin de la Societe de pathologie exotique et de ses filiales
(Bull Soc Pathol Exot Filiales)
Vol. 82
Issue 4
Pg. 581-3
( 1989)
France |
Vernacular Title | La filariose a Loa loa: cause d'hyperéosinophilie majeure. |
PMID | 2805187
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Congo
- Diethylcarbamazine
(therapeutic use)
- Eosinophilia
(etiology)
- Filariasis
- Humans
- Loiasis
(complications, drug therapy)
- Male
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