Eosinophilia and potential antibody cross-reactivity between parasites in a child with pinworm and immune dysregulation: a case report

Abstract Background Intestinal parasitic infections are common in humans, especially among young children. These conditions are often asymptomatic and self-limiting, and diagnosis is mainly based on the search for ova and parasites in the stools since serology may be biased due to cross reactivity b...

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Main Authors: Maria Di Cicco, Giulia Bertolucci, Carlotta Gerini, Fabrizio Bruschi, Diego G. Peroni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04006-0