Parasitic hypereosinophilia in childhood: a diagnostic challenge

Severe hypereosinophilia (HE) in children is rare, and its etiological diagnosis is challenging. We describe a case of a 30-month-old boy, living in a rural area, who was admitted to our Clinic with a 7-day history of fever and severe hypereosinophilia. A comprehensive diagnostic work-up could not i...

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Main Authors: Roberto Antonucci, Nadia Vacca, Giulia Boz, Cristian Locci, Rosanna Mannazzu, Claudio Cherchi, Giacomo Lai, Claudio Fozza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2018-05-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/3340