title: [Eosinophilic infiltrate with reference to Toxocara canis. Apropos of a case in an adult].
abstract: Larva migrans syndromes are rare affections that occur mainly in young children. The usual parasite involved is Toxocara canis, its presence in humans leading to encystment of the larvae and an eosinophilic granulomatous reaction. A case of an adult with this affection is reported, and clinical aspects and diagnostic and therapeutic problems discussed.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D006801:Humans; D007815:Larva Migrans / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008875:Middle Aged; D011657:Pulmonary Eosinophilia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D013827:Thiabendazole / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D013827:Thiabendazole; D008775:Methylprednisolone
vernacular_title: Infiltrat éosinophile en rapport avec Toxocara canis. A propos d'un cas chez l'adulte.