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A Case of Eosinophilia Associated with Paragonimiasis
Chong Guk Lee, Kwon Kil Park, Yoon Taek Kim, Han Woong Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1976;19(2):137-141.   Published online February 28, 1976
A case of eosinophilia associated with paragonimiasis in a llyear-old boy is reported. In his past history, 6weeks before the onset of this episode, he ate fresh water crabs inproperly cooked with his family. Peripheral blood showed marked eosinophilia (WBC: 42, 500/mm3, eosinophil: 82%). His father and mother also revealed to have paragonimiasis. The review of literature was made briefly.