An epidemiological and serological study of toxocara infection in Sweden.

作者: Inger Ljungström , Frans van Knapen

DOI: 10.3109/00365548909035685

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摘要: The serological prevalence of toxocara infection was determined in 323 sera from statistically selected healthy individuals different geographical areas Sweden. response 175 patients suspected having contracted toxocariasis compared with their clinical manifestation and age. were analysed by ELISA using excretory/secretory antigens. young adults estimated to 7%, indicating that subclinical occurs Swedes. figure is not contrasting reports other countries. Antibodies predominantly demonstrated men living a rural community the investigated (p 5 years old. manifestations ocular disorder (46%), eosinophilia (32%), lung, liver, neurological disorders (14%). equally distributed between age groups. A seropositive reactio...

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