Papular eruption in helminth infestation--a hypersensitivity phenomenon? Report of four cases.
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.
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Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Frankfurt/M, Federal Republic of Germany.
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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
D000871:Anthelmintics