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  2. Immunoglobulin E - Wikipedia

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    The IgE isotype has co-evolved with basophils and mast cells in the defence against parasites like helminths (like Schistosoma) but may be also effective in bacterial infections. [18] Epidemiological research shows that IgE level is increased when infected by Schistosoma mansoni , [ 19 ] Necator americanus , [ 20 ] and nematodes [ 21 ] in humans.

  3. Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome - Wikipedia

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    An IgE level greater than 2,000 IU/mL is often considered diagnostic. [17] However, patients younger than 6 months of age may have very low to non-detectable IgE levels. Eosinophilia is also a common finding with greater than 90% of patients having eosinophil elevations greater than two standard deviations above the normal mean. [ 18 ]

  4. Tropical pulmonary eosinophilia - Wikipedia

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    The clearance of rapidly opsonised microfilariae from the bloodstream results in a hypersensitive immunological process and abnormal recruitment of eosinophils, as reflected by extremely high IgE levels of over 1000 kU/L. [5] [9] The typical patient is a young adult man from the Indian subcontinent. [7]

  5. Eosinophilia - Wikipedia

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    The stool is often examined for traces of parasites (i.e. eggs, larvae, etc.) though a negative test does not rule out parasitic infection; for example, trichinosis requires a muscle biopsy. [3] Elevated serum B 12 or low white blood cell alkaline phosphatase , or leukocytic abnormalities in a peripheral smear indicates a disorder of ...

  6. Eosinophilic pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    Eosinophilic pneumonia due to parasitic infections has a similar prodrome in addition to a host of different symptoms related to the variety of underlying parasites. Eosinophilic pneumonia in the setting of cancer often develops in the context of a known diagnosis of lung cancer , cervical cancer , or other certain types of cancer.

  7. Doctor Shares Horrifying Scan of Patient’s Legs Filled with ...

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    The CT scan showed a patient’s legs filled with a parasitic infection in the muscles. The doctor said he uses his platform to teach his followers about medical emergencies, asking them to guess ...

  8. Parasitic pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    Common laboratory findings for parasitic pneumonia includes peripheral eosinophilia, or elevated eosinophil levels on a [[complete blood count. [6] Although this may be present in any parasitic infection, this is a defining feature of Loeffler's syndrome. [7] Parasites may be detected by specific tests depending on which organ system they affect.

  9. Löffler's syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms tend to be brief, but can range from mild to severe and include: fever, vomiting, increased respirations or difficulty breathing, cough, wheeze, and rash. Symptoms typically follow an exposure to allergens or certain drugs, and last approximately two weeks. [3] Eosinophilia is the main feature of diagnostic criteria for Loffler's syndrome.