[Rheumatologic aspects of toxocariasis (visceral Larva migrans). Apropos of 2 cases].
Visceral Larva migrans is a human infection by the larvae of dog ascarids or, more rarely, ascarids of other animal species. It is endemic in France. Two cases which respectively manifested as acute oligoarthritis and inflammatory myalgia with increased muscle enzyme levels are reported. Manifestations of the minor forms of this infestation are reviewed.
Service de Clinique Rhumatologique, CHU Purpan, Toulouse.
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Dromer
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Constantin
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Amar
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Caulier
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Billey
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Chamontin
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Magnaval
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D004066:Digestive System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007816:Larva Migrans, Visceral / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000469:parasitology*; D017166:Toxocara canis / Q000302:isolation & purification
Les formes rhumatologiques de la toxocarose (Larva Migrans viscérale). A propos de 2 cas.