Papular eruption in helminth infestation--a hypersensitivity phenomenon? Report of four cases |
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| Authors: | M Buslau W C Marsch |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University, Frankfurt/M, Federal Republic of Germany. |
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| Abstract: | 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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