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Pleural effusion and toxocariasis

T Jeanfaivre1, B Cimon, N Tolstuchow

  • 1Service de Pneumologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers, France.

Thorax
|January 1, 1996
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Toxocara canis infection can cause bilateral pleural effusions in humans. Prompt treatment of this parasitic condition led to a rapid recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Toxocara canis, a common roundworm, can infect humans, leading to visceral larva migrans.
  • Pleural effusions are uncommon manifestations of toxocariasis.

Observation:

  • A case study details a woman presenting with bilateral pleural effusions.
  • The effusions were diagnosed as being caused by Toxocara canis infestation.

Findings:

  • The patient's condition showed a rapid positive response to antiparasitic treatment.
  • This highlights the treatability of Toxocara-induced pleural effusions.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in the differential diagnosis of unexplained pleural effusions.

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  • Early diagnosis and treatment of toxocariasis can prevent severe complications.