Ascariasis can be found in temperate and tropical areas but is more prevalent in most of the inter tropical zone due to local socio-economic conditions.Loeffler’s syndrome,also known as eosinophilic pulmonary syndrome is due to the trans-alveolar migration of ascaris larvae about 2 weeks after initial oral contamination.In this article, the case of a 10-year old child referred by his pediatrician for isolated eosinophilia,who was finally diagnosed with to have Loeffler’s syndrome is presented and discussed.
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机译:Acute Brown-Séquard Syndrome Caused by Cervical Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc: First Reported Local Case and Literature Review 颈椎椎间盘突出引起的急性脊髓半切综合症:首先本地个案报导和文献综述