The comparision of IgG antibodies specific to Toxocara spp. among eosinophilic and non-eosinophilic groups.
Toxocariasis is one of the most frequently reported helminth infections worldwide. Eosinophilia is a common finding of parasitic infections. This study assessed the levels of IgG antibodies specific to Toxocara spp. by ES-ELISA method in an eosinophilic (n=350) and non eosinophilic group (n=350). There were IgG antibodies specific to Toxocara spp. in 114 (32.6%) of the eosinophilic group and in 71 (20.3%) of the non-eosinophilic group (p<0.001). Toxocariasis may be an important problem in the region and should be kept in mind for patients with eosinophilia.
Karadam
Senem Yaman
SY
Adnan Menderes University, Medical School Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology, Aydin, Turkey.
Ertug
Sema
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Ertabaklar
Hatice
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Okyay
Pinar
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000818:Animals; D000909:Antibodies, Helminth / Q000097:blood*; D000918:Antibody Specificity; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014119:Toxocara / Q000145:classification / Q000276:immunology*; D014120:Toxocariasis / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology / Q000469:parasitology; D014421:Turkey / Q000453:epidemiology
D000909:Antibodies, Helminth; D007074:Immunoglobulin G