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Head lice presenting with isolated severe eosinophilia in a child

P Panagopoulou1, G Ioannidou1, S Beropouli2

  • 14Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

Hippokratia
|August 9, 2024
PubMed

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Pediculosis capitis, or head lice infestation, may be linked to eosinophilia in children. Treating head lice led to the resolution of eosinophilia in a pediatric case, suggesting a potential association.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Eosinophilia
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Eosinophilia is common in children, often prompting investigations into its cause.
  • Pediculosis capitis (head lice) is a prevalent pediatric ectoparasitic disease.
  • Head lice are not typically associated with laboratory parameter changes like eosinophilia.
Abstract

Keywords:
Eosinophiliachildrenhead licepediculosis capitis

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