Enteritis, eosinophilicK52.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Hookworm infection, which can cause cutaneous larva migrans syndrome and eosinophilic enteritis

PathogenThis section has been translated automatically.

Ancylostoma caninum (nematode, threadworm).

Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.

In Australia, it causes larva migrans syndrome and eosinophilic enteritis in humans. Mainly found in dogs.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, eosinophilia. Larva migrans syndrome.

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Histology: Detection of adults in the intestinal mucosa.
Serology: Detection of antibodies.
Blood count: Eosinophilia.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Albendazole (Escazole): 400 mg p.o. as a single dose or Mebendazole 2 times/day 100 mg p.o. for 3 days.
Alternatively: Levamisol or Pyrantel.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

Walker NI, Croese J, Clouston AD et al (1995) Eosinophilic enteritis in Northeastern Australia. Pathology, association with Ancylostoma caninum, and implications. Am J Surg Pathol 19: 328

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer