title: Papular eruption in helminth infestation--a hypersensitivity phenomenon? Report of four cases.
abstract: This communication reports on generalized papular eruption in Man, coinciding with infestation due to dwarf tapeworm (Hymenolepis nana), pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) and whipworm (Trichuris trichiura). The assumed allergic-hyperergic reaction was evident from itching, blood and tissue eosinophilia, increased serum IgE and clearing up after focus of infestation therapy. Pinworm and whipworm therapy was initially accompanied by Jarisch-Herxheimer phenomenon.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Frankfurt/M, Federal Republic of Germany.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Buslau
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Marsch
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006373:Helminthiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D006925:Hymenolepiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010123:Oxyuriasis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014257:Trichuriasis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000871:Anthelmintics