Visceral Larva Migrans
Alternate Names : Larva Migrans Visceralis, Ocular Larva Migrans, Toxocariasis
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Visceral Larva Migrans Diagnosis & Tests
Visceral larva migrans may be suspected in an individual with elevated white blood cell count (leukocytosis) and an elevated number of eosinophils (eosinophilia). An enlarged liver, rash, and lung or eye abnormalities may also be noted.
The disease may be definitively diagnosed by detection of larvae in the affected tissue. A blood test for antibodies can also be used to detect infection.
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