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Strongyloides stercoralis larva tracks on a blood agar plate from the bronchoalveolar lavage of a patient with disseminated strongyloidiasis (taken from Sue Lim et al.3)

Never ignore an elevated eosinophil count – especially in travellers, immigrants and refugees

By Dr. Jan Hajek on February 18, 2013

The world is increasingly connected and infectious diseases know no borders. We need to be pro-active in adequately screening our patients.


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