Unrecognized parasitic infection as a cause of persistent eosinophilia in an inner-city allergy clinic population

Persistent peripheral blood eosinophilia (absolute eosinophil count (AEC)> 500 cells/mL) is frequently a manifestation of a serious medical problem. Nevertheless, previous studies have shown that patients with persistent eosinophilia are often not adequately evaluated for possible underlying causes.

Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - November 1, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: P. Regula, M. Beronilla, H. Jakubowicz, A. Fizitskaya, D. Ferastraoaru, M. Ramesh, D. Rosenstreich, G. Hudes Tags: Other: Eosinophil Related Conditions/Eosinophilia/Hypereosinophilia Clemens von Pirquet Award – 2 Place Source Type: research