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===Life-threatening Causes=== | ===Life-threatening Causes=== | ||
*There are no life-threatening causes of Loeffler syndrome. | *There are no life-threatening causes of Loeffler syndrome. | ||
*It is a self limiting condition which generally resolves by itself in 3-4 weeks. | *It is a self limiting condition which generally resolves by itself in 3-4 weeks. | ||
*Nevertheless, there are rare life threatening conditions related to the helminths responsible for Loeffler syndrome, although Loefler syndrome itself has never killed a patient. | *Nevertheless, there are rare life threatening conditions related to the helminths responsible for Loeffler syndrome, although Loefler syndrome itself has never killed a patient. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Soroush Seifirad, M.D.[2]
Overview
Loeffler syndrome may be caused by Ancylostoma duodenale, Ascaris lumbricoides, Ascaris suum, , Necator americanus, Strongyloides stercoralis.
Causes
Life-threatening Causes
- There are no life-threatening causes of Loeffler syndrome.
- It is a self limiting condition which generally resolves by itself in 3-4 weeks.
- Nevertheless, there are rare life threatening conditions related to the helminths responsible for Loeffler syndrome, although Loefler syndrome itself has never killed a patient.
Common Causes
Common causes of Loffler syndrome may include:
Less Common Causes
Less common causes of [disease name] include: