Pleural effusion and toxocariasis.

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Authors

T. Jeanfaivre · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers

Bernard Cimon · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers

N. Tolstuchow · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers

L. de Gentile · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers

D. Chabasse · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers

E Tuchais · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Angers

Abstract

The case history is described of a woman who presented with bilateral pleural effusions caused by Toxocara canis infestation. The condition responded rapidly to treatment.

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Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics

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Published in: Thorax

Volume 51, Issue 1, pp. 106-107

DOI: 10.1136/thx.51.1.106

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Pleural effusion and toxocariasis.

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