The comparision of IgG antibodies specific to Toxocara spp. among eosinophilic and non-eosinophilic groups

New Microbiol. 2008 Jan;31(1):113-6.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Helminth / blood*
  • Antibody Specificity*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Eosinophilia / epidemiology*
  • Eosinophilia / etiology
  • Eosinophilia / immunology
  • Eosinophilia / parasitology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / blood*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Toxocara / classification
  • Toxocara / immunology*
  • Toxocariasis / complications
  • Toxocariasis / epidemiology*
  • Toxocariasis / immunology
  • Toxocariasis / parasitology
  • Turkey / epidemiology

Substances

  • Antibodies, Helminth
  • Immunoglobulin G