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Löffler's syndrome
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Löffler's syndrome is a disease in which eosinophils accumulate in the lung in response to a parasitic infection. The parasite can be Ascaris, Strongyloides stercoralis, or Dirofilaria immitis[1] which can enter the body through contact with the soil.[2] The symptoms of Löffler's syndrome include those of a parasitic infection such as abdominal pain and cramping, skin rashes and fatigue. Löffler's syndrome itself will cause difficulty breathing, wheeze, coughing as well as a fever.
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Other names | Loeffler's syndrome |
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Eosinophil | |
Specialty | Respirology |
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