Pleural effusion and toxocariasis

The case history is described of a woman who presented with bilateral pleural effusions caused by Toxocara canis infestation. The condition responded rapidly to treatment.

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Published in:Thorax 1996-01, Vol.51 (1), p.106-107
Main Authors: Jeanfaivre, T., Cimon, B., Tolstuchow, N., de Gentile, L., Chabasse, D., Tuchais, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases caused by nematodes
Eosinophilia - parasitology
Female
Helminthic diseases
Humans
Infectious diseases
Larva migrans syndromes
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Parasitic diseases
Pleural Effusion - parasitology
Toxocariasis - complications
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Summary:The case history is described of a woman who presented with bilateral pleural effusions caused by Toxocara canis infestation. The condition responded rapidly to treatment.
ISSN:0040-6376
1468-3296
DOI:10.1136/thx.51.1.106