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[Toxocariasis in Swiss children].

M Tönz, F Speiser, O Tönz

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |October 15, 1983
    PubMed
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    Toxocariasis, a parasitic infection, was found in rural Swiss children with dog contact or geophagia. Urban children showed no infection, highlighting environmental risk factors for toxocariasis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Parasitology
    • Pediatrics
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Toxocariasis is a zoonotic parasitic infection caused by the roundworm Toxocara.
    • Understanding the prevalence and risk factors in pediatric populations is crucial for public health.
    • Previous studies have indicated potential links between environmental factors and Toxocara infections.

    Observation:

    • Six clinical cases of toxocariasis in Swiss children were reported.
    • An epidemiological study compared infection rates in urban (Basel) and rural (Entlebuch) settings.
    • Clinical observations noted excessive and sustained eosinophilia as a primary symptom.

    Findings:

    • No seropositive results for toxocariasis were found in 70 urban children from Basel.
    • Four out of 68 children tested in rural Entlebuch were seropositive for toxocariasis.

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  • Seropositive children reported close contact with dogs, particularly puppies, and/or geophagia.

    • Implications:

    • The study suggests a higher risk of toxocariasis in rural environments, potentially linked to specific lifestyle factors.
    • Findings underscore the importance of considering Toxocara infection in children presenting with eosinophilia, especially those with potential exposure.
    • Further research into environmental and behavioral determinants of toxocariasis in Switzerland is warranted.