A case of atopic dermatitis caused by Ascaris lumbricoides infection

Abstract Background Parasite infections stimulate total and specific IgE production that, in the case of Toxocara canis infection, corresponds to chronic allergic symptoms. There may also be other infections which have similar symptoms, such as Ascaris lumbricoides infection. Ascaris lumbricoides is...

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Main Authors: Rosanna Qualizza, Laura M Losappio, Fabiana Furci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Clinical and Molecular Allergy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12948-018-0088-5