“Silent” Ocular Toxocariasis

1998 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Beiran ◽  
O. Cochavi ◽  
B. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Blood Count ◽  
Blood Chemistry ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Normal Blood ◽  
Ocular Toxocariasis ◽  
Serologic Tests

We describe an unusual presentation of ocular Toxocara infection. On examination of a 52-year-old asymptomatic male with no previous relevant general or ocular history, a lesion suggestive of a scarred Toxocara worm was found in his right fundus. medical workup revealed normal blood count and blood chemistry. Serologic tests were negative for Toxoplasma and Echinococcus and in 1:4 dilution were positive for Toxocara. The patient appeared to have a subclinical Toxocara infection, resulting in the present picture.

scholarly journals Adult Ocular Toxocariasis Mimicking Ciliary Body Malignancy

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad M. Mansour ◽  
Bachir Abiad ◽  
Fouad I. Boulos ◽  
Ramzi Alameddine ◽  
Fadi C. Maalouf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Local Excision ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Ciliary Body ◽  
Inflammatory Cells ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Medial Rectus ◽  
Ocular Toxocariasis ◽  
History Of

Purpose. To discuss an unusual presentation of ocular toxocariasis.Methods. Case report.Results. A 40-year-old woman presented with decreased vision in the left eye with a long history of recurrent red eye from uveitis. Eosinophilia and positive ELISA titers forToxocara canisfavored the diagnosis of ocular toxocariasis. Over 3 months, an anterior scleral mass had a rapid growth raising the possibility of medulloepithelioma, which rarely can mimic uveitic syndromes. Surgical plan changed from local excision to enucleation. Histopathology demonstrated a large homogeneous mass of chronic inflammatory cells with inflammation of the overlying thinned out sclera, medial rectus insertion, and limbal cornea. The triad of peripheral granuloma, eosinophilia, and positive blood serology established the diagnosis of ocular toxocariasis.Conclusions. Ocular toxocariasis can mimic ocular malignancy such as medulloepithelioma in adults and rarely presents as an anterior scleral mass.

Normal blood chemistry of the Houbara bustard (Chlamydotis undulata)

1996 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie‐Ann E. D'aloia ◽  
J. H. Samour ◽  
Judith C. Howlett ◽  
T. A. Bailey ◽  
J. Naldo
Keyword(s):  
Blood Chemistry ◽  
Normal Blood ◽  
Houbara Bustard

Evidence of the Successful Destruction of Schistosomes

Parasitology ◽  
1934 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 460-462
Author(s):  
F. G. Cawston
Keyword(s):  
Successful Treatment ◽  
Blood Count ◽  
Complement Fixation Test ◽  
Complement Fixation ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Fixation Test ◽  
Normal Blood ◽  
Confirmatory Test ◽  
Laborious Method

In human schistosome infections there is always the possibility that a patient may harbour a preponderance of male parasites, or that female parasites may be absent or remain undeveloped for long periods of time. This possibility is not generally recognised, in spite of the fact that the above-mentioned conditions are frequent in experimental tests. And it is evident that, if such conditions do hold for man, the mere absence of eggs from the urine or faeces is of little avail in determining the presence of an infection or in estimating the effects of treatment. Since, further, the ova are not readily detected in faeces and slight infections of the urine are demonstrable only when the very last drops of urine are collected and centrifugalised, a less uncertain and laborious method of estimation is clearly desirable. The complement-fixation test is not entirely trustworthy, though a negative result and a normal blood count would prove useful evidence of successful treatment. It is suggested in this paper that the degree of eosinophilia may afford a reliable confirmatory test.

The Normal Blood Count

BMJ ◽  
1954 ◽  
Vol 1 (4859) ◽  
pp. 455-455
Author(s):  
R. W. P. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Blood Count ◽  
Normal Blood

The Normal Blood Count

BMJ ◽  
1954 ◽  
Vol 1 (4859) ◽  
pp. 455-455
Author(s):  
R. R. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Blood Count ◽  
Normal Blood

scholarly journals Severe hemolysis with normal blood count in a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficient neonate

2008 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 306-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Kaplan ◽  
C Hammerman ◽  
H J Vreman ◽  
R J Wong ◽  
D K Stevenson
Keyword(s):  
Blood Count ◽  
Normal Blood ◽  
Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase

scholarly journals Clinical studies of the Tildox AVZ complex drug efficacy in respiratory and gastrointestinal pathologies of young pigs caused by opportunistic microflora

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 00163
Author(s):  
Sergey V. Engashev ◽  
Aleksey V. Savinkov ◽  
Konstantin M. Sadov ◽  
Pavel V. Iliasov
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Blood Count ◽  
Clinical Effect ◽  
Blood Chemistry ◽  
Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Investigational Drug ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Reference Drug ◽  
Gastrointestinal Pathology

This publication provides a study of the efficacy of Tildox AVZ (a combined formulation of doxycycline and tylosin) in non-specific bacterial respiratory and gastrointestinal pathologies in piglets. The study population included 70 piglets with respiratory and gastrointestinal pathologies randomized into 6 groups. The effects of investigational drug used according 3-day or 5-day regimen were assessed using clinical examination, as well as bacteriological, blood count and blood chemistry lab tests. The investigational drug (Tildox AVZ) was safe for target animals and had no adverse effects, showed a similar species specificity and efficacy on the respiratory and gastrointestinal flora in piglets vs. the reference drug (Gentamicin) and allows achieving a beneficial clinical effect in respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases caused by opportunistic microflora. A significant clinical effect is achieved by Day 4 in gastrointestinal pathology and by Days 6-7 in respiratory pathology. Moreover, the control group with gastrointestinal pathology had no changes in the most of the parameters vs. baseline even on Day 7. Tildox AVZ had no adverse effects on blood count and blood chemistry parameters; on the contrary, for a number of parameters, a trend towards normalization was noted. The investigational drug was at least equivalent to the reference one (Gentamicin) and can be used for both respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders caused by the non-specific opportunistic bacterial microflora.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency In Patients With Normal Blood Count

Blood ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 122 (21) ◽  
pp. 5594-5594
Author(s):  
Abdul Kareem M Al-Momen ◽  
Abdullah A. AL-Aqeel ◽  
Medical Student ◽  
Mohammed A. Aseeri ◽  
Medical Student ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin B12 ◽  
Blood Count ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Vitamin B12 Deficiency ◽  
Partial Gastrectomy ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Normal Blood ◽  
Detailed Medical History ◽  
B12 Deficiency

Abstract Background Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine) is essential for protein synthesis, cell proliferation and optimal systemic function, particularly for nervous system and blood. Moderate vitamin B12 deficiency is common even with normal hematological parameters. Diagnosis and treatment are delayed because of non-specific symptoms, normal blood count and lack of awareness. Objectives To find out the prevalence of hidden vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with normal blood count. Materials and Methods We reviewed the results of vitamin B12 tests which were ordered for patients at King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University between 1st of January- 30thof December 2012. Those with low vitamin B12 and normal blood count were contacted and interviewed and were asked for consent to participate in this retrospective study and to answer detailed medical history questions on dietary habits, medical illnesses, gastro-intestinal surgical procedures, and long term medications. Results  Out of 3045 patients, there were 415 (155 males and 260 females, aged  36 +/- 18 years) with normal blood count, but low vitamin B12 level, which was between 40-140 pmol/l ( normal 145-637). 350 patients agreed (81 males and 170 females), but complete information was obtained only from 251 patients (71.71%). Symptoms included fatigue, tingling and numbness, impaired short-term memory, insomnia and impaired concentration. Identified causes of Vitamin B12 deficiency were as follows: 65 patients (26%) had partial gastrectomy, 12 (5%) had resection of the terminal ileum, 16 (6%) had gastric atrophy, 18 (7%) had celiac disease, 36 (14%) were vegetarians, 49 (20%) were diabetic on metformin, 47 (19%) were on proton pump inhibitors, and in 8 (3%) the cause could not be identified. Conclusion Vitamin B12 deficiency is common   even in patients with normal hematological values. There is a need for continuous  awareness program for physicians, dietitians, and general population to identify risk factors, and to implement guidelines for prevention, early detection and treatment of hidden Vitamin B12 deficiency. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Normal Blood Count

BMJ ◽  
1954 ◽  
Vol 1 (4860) ◽  
pp. 516-516
Author(s):  
G. Discombe
Keyword(s):  
Blood Count ◽  
Normal Blood
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