title: Eosinophilia in the returning traveler.
abstract: Eosinophilia in a traveler returning from the developing world should first and foremost suggest the possible presence of a helminth parasite. Protozoal parasites are much less commonly associated with eosinophilia. Other entities to be considered include allergies, drug reactions, and numerous other miscellaneous causes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Wolfe
mesh_terms: D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000209:etiology*; D006373:Helminthiasis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D014195:Travel