Toxocariasis causing eosinophilic ascites

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Andrea T CruzSheldon L Kaplan

Abstract

Eosinophilic ascites in the absence of gastroenteritis is uncommon in children. We report the case of a 13-year-old girl with eosinophilic ascites caused by Toxocara, only the second reported case in the literature. The patient had complete symptom resolution after albendazole therapy.

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