Table 4 Distribution and characteristics of eosinophilia in 15/24 (62.5 %) patients with strongyloidiasis, Honduras

5.4

34

AIDS, alcoholism, COPD, suspected peritoneal TB, died

6.8

43

Hyperthyroidism, alcoholism

8.2

59

Ulcer in left foot, fever, anemia

9.6

78

Intestinal carcinoma suspected, died

6.7-13.8

29

Anemia, general weakness

10.8

9

Severe intestinal parasitism, severe anemia

12.6

11

Mielocytic leukemia, died

13.2

17

Gluteal abscess, fever, improves with antibiotics

30.5

65

Anemia, severe intestinal parasitism, died

38.9

38

AIDS

50

52

Diarrhea, fever, anemia, intense pruritus gluteal region

59

16

Elevated IgE, gastrointestinal complaints, larvae numerous in stool

63.4

11

Scalp mycosis, steroids