Toxocariasis Presenting with Hypereosinophilia and Lymphadenopathy: A Case Report

Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Parasitology - Year 2020, Vol 44, Issue 4

Abstract

Human toxocariasis is a parasitic disease transmitted to humans by ingestion of Toxocara spp. larvae. Rural area residents and children have higher risk for this parasitic infection. The disease is frequently asymptomatic; however, it may cause symptoms such as cough, fever, headache, myalgia or other conditions such as lymphadenopathy and granulomatous hepatitis. Albendazole is used for the treatment of toxocariasis diagnosed by serologic and immunological methods. Herein, we report two cases of toxocariasis that were investigated due to hypereosinophilia and lymphadenopathy for a long time.

Authors and Affiliations

Tuba Duman Karakuş , Merve Çelik , Hatun Öztürk Çerik , Aydın Deveci , Esra Tanyel

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  • EP ID EP693300
  • DOI 10.4274/tpd.galenos.2020.6643
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Tuba Duman Karakuş, Merve Çelik, Hatun Öztürk Çerik, Aydın Deveci, Esra Tanyel (2020). Toxocariasis Presenting with Hypereosinophilia and Lymphadenopathy: A Case Report. Turkish Journal of Parasitology, 44(4), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-693300