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[Eosinophilia and dormant parasitosis].
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|July 21, 1984
Summary
Exotic parasitic infections, including helminths causing eosinophilia and asymptomatic diseases like malaria, amoebiasis, and schistosomiasis, present diagnostic challenges. These conditions are increasingly common and require greater medical attention.
Area of Science:
- Tropical medicine
- Parasitology
- Clinical pathology
Context:
- Exotic diseases pose diagnostic challenges for physicians.
- Parasitic infections are becoming more prevalent in non-endemic regions.
- Classical presentations of parasitic diseases require careful consideration.
Purpose:
- To highlight the diagnostic difficulties posed by exotic parasitic diseases.
- To report on eosinophilia of parasitic origin and asymptomatic parasitosis.
- To emphasize the increasing frequency and potential severity of these infections.
Summary:
- Eosinophilia, particularly pathological eosinophilia, is a key indicator of multicellular parasite (helminth) infections, though its level varies.
- Repeated laboratory examinations are crucial as eosinophilia may precede diagnosis.
- Asymptomatic parasitic diseases like malaria, amoebiasis, and schistosomiasis can lead to severe, irreversible complications such as hepatic necrosis and ureteral stenosis.
Impact:
- Increased awareness of parasitic diseases is needed for timely diagnosis and management.
- Physicians must be vigilant for unusual presentations of common parasitic infections.
- Early detection and intervention can prevent severe complications from asymptomatic parasitosis.