A clinico-radiological review of 62 cases of tropical eosinophilia in Punjab.
A clinico-radiological account of 62 cases of tropical pulmonary eosinophilia (TPE) seen during past seven years among permanent residents of Punjab, a non-filarial endemic state, has been presented. In comparison to reports from filarial states, rhonchi (32.2%), systemic involvement (1.6%) and mottled radiological appearance (8%) was seen less commonly. Possible means of transmission have been discussed. This report should dispel the commonly held view that TPE is prevalent in filarial endemic regions only.
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Bedi Nursing Home, Sher-e-Punjab Market, Patiala 147 001, Punjab.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007964:Leukocytosis / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011657:Pulmonary Eosinophilia / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012135:Respiratory Sounds; D012737:Sex Factors